Mozilla is entering the AI race, but critics say they should be the ones offering a shield against it.
| | ISSUE No. 172 - November 19, 2025 | |
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| Should Firefox Be Marketed as the "Best Browser for People Who Hate AI"? | | | | While Mozilla recently announced a new "AI Window" feature (which is opt-in), tech blogger Anil Dash argues they are missing a bigger opportunity. Rather than just joining the AI race, Dash suggests Firefox should market itself as the browser that protects users from Big AI. His wishlist? A clear "shut off all AI" toggle for skeptics, and tools that actively warn users about the privacy risks of chatbots, rather than just integrating them.
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