Building trust through transparency: A deep dive into the Anonym Transparency Portal

Continuing our series on Anonym’s technology, this post focuses on the Transparency Portal, a critical tool designed to give our partners comprehensive visibility into the processes and algorithms that handle their data. As a reminder, Mozilla acquired Anonym over the summer of 2024, as a key pillar in its effort to raise the standards of privacy in the advertising industry. These privacy concerns are well documented, as described in the US Federal Trade Commission’s recent report. Separate from Mozilla surfaces like Firefox, which work to . . . [More]

Building trust through transparency: A deep dive into the Anonym Transparency Portal

Continuing our series on Anonym’s technology, this post focuses on the Transparency Portal, a critical tool designed to give our partners comprehensive visibility into the processes and algorithms that handle their data. As a reminder, Mozilla acquired Anonym over the summer of 2024, as a key pillar in its effort to raise the standards of privacy in the advertising industry. These privacy concerns are well documented, as described in the US Federal Trade Commission’s recent report. Separate from Mozilla surfaces like Firefox, which work to . . . [More]

A different take on AI safety: A research agenda from the Columbia Convening on AI openness and safe

On Nov. 19, 2024, Mozilla and Columbia University’s Institute of Global Politics held the Columbia Convening on AI Openness and Safety in San Francisco. The Convening, which is an official event on the road to the AI Action Summit to be held in France in February 2025, took place on the eve of the Convening of the International Network of AI Safety Institutes. In the convening we brought together over 45 experts and practitioners in AI to advance practical approaches to AI safety that embody the values of openness, transparency, community-ce . . . [More]

A different take on AI safety: A research agenda from the Columbia Convening on AI openness and safe

On Nov. 19, 2024, Mozilla and Columbia University’s Institute of Global Politics held the Columbia Convening on AI Openness and Safety in San Francisco. The Convening, which is an official event on the road to the AI Action Summit to be held in France in February 2025, took place on the eve of the Convening of the International Network of AI Safety Institutes. In the convening we brought together over 45 experts and practitioners in AI to advance practical approaches to AI safety that embody the values of openness, transparency, community-ce . . . [More]

National Recognition for the Inspiring Real Life, Real Hope Moments

Collaboration between CHR and WNPR Named a Finalist in 2024 Ragan’s PR Daily Awards Real Life, Real Hope Moments, a powerful collaboration between CT Public and nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider Community Health Resources (CHR), was honored as a finalist in Ragan’s prestigious PR Daily Awards, in the category of Social Justice/Advocacy Campaign. The PR Daily Awards program is regarded as the communications industry’s most esteemed recognition platform, celebrating the most successful PR, marketing, and social media campaigns acros . . . [More]

National Recognition for the Inspiring Real Life, Real Hope Moments

Collaboration between CHR and WNPR Named a Finalist in 2024 Ragan’s PR Daily Awards Real Life, Real Hope Moments, a powerful collaboration between CT Public and nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider Community Health Resources (CHR), was honored as a finalist in Ragan’s prestigious PR Daily Awards, in the category of Social Justice/Advocacy Campaign. The PR Daily Awards program is regarded as the communications industry’s most esteemed recognition platform, celebrating the most successful PR, marketing, and social media campaigns acros . . . [More]

Tucker Carlson Interviews Incoming Border Czar Tom Homan

By now everyone knows why Tom Homan was selected to be the Border Czar, and work on specific functions of border security and illegal alien deportation by President Trump. With a Presidential appointment, Homan carries the power of office of the presidency without having to go through the process of Senate confirmation. Essentially, Tom Homan […] The post Tucker Carlson Interviews Incoming Border Czar Tom Homan appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Tucker Carlson Interviews Incoming Border Czar Tom HomanThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Tucker Carlson Interviews Incoming Border Czar Tom Homan

By now everyone knows why Tom Homan was selected to be the Border Czar, and work on specific functions of border security and illegal alien deportation by President Trump. With a Presidential appointment, Homan carries the power of office of the presidency without having to go through the process of Senate confirmation. Essentially, Tom Homan […] The post Tucker Carlson Interviews Incoming Border Czar Tom Homan appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Tucker Carlson Interviews Incoming Border Czar Tom HomanThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Thursday December 19th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Thursday December 19th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Thursday December 19th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Thursday December 19th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Thursday December 19th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Thursday December 19th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

December 19th – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1431

“This was no small thing, to restore a republic after it had fallen into corruption. I have studied history for years and I cannot recall it ever happening. It may have been that our task was impossible. Yet, if we did not try then how would we know it could not be done? And if […] The post December 19th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1431 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: December 19th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1431The Last Refuge . . . [More]

December 19th – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1431

“This was no small thing, to restore a republic after it had fallen into corruption. I have studied history for years and I cannot recall it ever happening. It may have been that our task was impossible. Yet, if we did not try then how would we know it could not be done? And if […] The post December 19th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1431 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: December 19th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1431The Last Refuge . . . [More]

Something Very Important to Remember

As you contemplate the past few months, something very important to remember.  Approximately 70 million people cast ballots to support Kamala Harris for President.  Keep that in mind while watching this. Kamala Harris speaks to an audience at Prince George’s Community College in Maryland.  WATCH: NEW: Kamala Harris shocks herself after thinking she said something […] The post Something Very Important to Remember appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Something Very Important to RememberThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Something Very Important to Remember

As you contemplate the past few months, something very important to remember.  Approximately 70 million people cast ballots to support Kamala Harris for President.  Keep that in mind while watching this. Kamala Harris speaks to an audience at Prince George’s Community College in Maryland.  WATCH: NEW: Kamala Harris shocks herself after thinking she said something […] The post Something Very Important to Remember appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Something Very Important to RememberThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Senator John Kennedy Wants Long Conversation With RFK JR Before Making Support Decision

As the biggest multinational K-Street lobbyists break out the big checkbooks to oppose Robert F Kennedy Jr., the HHS nominee will likely be the hardest nomination to advance. Robert F Kennedy will face Big Ag and Big Rx solidly against him as he tries to win support from skeptical Republican senators. According to Politico, Senator […] The post Senator John Kennedy Wants Long Conversation With RFK JR Before Making Support Decision appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Senator John Kennedy Wants Long Conversation With RFK JR Befor . . . [More]

Senator John Kennedy Wants Long Conversation With RFK JR Before Making Support Decision

As the biggest multinational K-Street lobbyists break out the big checkbooks to oppose Robert F Kennedy Jr., the HHS nominee will likely be the hardest nomination to advance. Robert F Kennedy will face Big Ag and Big Rx solidly against him as he tries to win support from skeptical Republican senators. According to Politico, Senator […] The post Senator John Kennedy Wants Long Conversation With RFK JR Before Making Support Decision appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Senator John Kennedy Wants Long Conversation With RFK JR Befor . . . [More]

Proposed contractual remedies in United States v. Google threaten vital role of independent browsers

Giving people the ability to shape the internet and their experiences on it is at the heart of Mozilla’s manifesto. This includes empowering people to choose how they search. On Nov. 20, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) filed proposed remedies in the antitrust case against Google. The judgment outlines the behavioral and structural remedies proposed by the government in order to restore search engine competition. Mozilla is a long-time champion of competition and an advocate for reforms that create a level playing field in . . . [More]

Proposed contractual remedies in United States v. Google threaten vital role of independent browsers

Giving people the ability to shape the internet and their experiences on it is at the heart of Mozilla’s manifesto. This includes empowering people to choose how they search. On Nov. 20, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) filed proposed remedies in the antitrust case against Google. The judgment outlines the behavioral and structural remedies proposed by the government in order to restore search engine competition. Mozilla is a long-time champion of competition and an advocate for reforms that create a level playing field in . . . [More]

President Trump Sues Ann Selzer and Des Moines Register for Fraudulent Polling and Election Interfer

If President Trump could succeed in getting the Des Moines Register and Ann Selzer to the point of discovery in the lawsuit, he would win- BIG TIME. However, getting a judge to allow Trump as a plaintiff to advance a lawsuit to the level that would expose the fraud, is a very uphill battle. Intellectually […] The post President Trump Sues Ann Selzer and Des Moines Register for Fraudulent Polling and Election Interference appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump Sues Ann Selzer and Des Moines Register for Fraudulent P . . . [More]

President Trump Sues Ann Selzer and Des Moines Register for Fraudulent Polling and Election Interfer

If President Trump could succeed in getting the Des Moines Register and Ann Selzer to the point of discovery in the lawsuit, he would win- BIG TIME. However, getting a judge to allow Trump as a plaintiff to advance a lawsuit to the level that would expose the fraud, is a very uphill battle. Intellectually […] The post President Trump Sues Ann Selzer and Des Moines Register for Fraudulent Polling and Election Interference appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump Sues Ann Selzer and Des Moines Register for Fraudulent P . . . [More]