Google added that the changes better protect people from ads, which can deceive users. Google says IP location addresses can be used to fight spam and fraud.

To find your IP address on a Mac, go to System Preferences. Your Mac computer may also have an external or public IP address. To find your external IP address, you can use Google.

That is flat-out inaccurate considering your home address is a very specific and static location, while IP addresses are often more of an estimate of your location.