Why hosting Google fonts on your own hosting suddenly makes more sense?

In the article on Dev.to, the author calls for a closer examination of alternatives to Google Fonts. While Google Fonts is popular and easy to use, it comes with certain issues related to privacy and performance. The author suggests considering local fonts or lesser-known font sources that could be more advantageous for website performance. Additionally, various methods for utilizing local fonts are discussed, encouraging designers and developers to take these factors into account when creating new projects. The piece concludes with a call for discussion and sharing ideas within the community, emphasizing that the choice of fonts has both aesthetic and technical implications.