Privacy-preserving digital ads infrastructure: An overview of Anonym’s technology

BRAD SMALLWOOD, SVP AND ANONYM CO-FOUNDERGRAHAM MUDD, SVP OF PRODUCT AND ANONYM CO-FOUNDER It’s been four months since Anonym joined Mozilla. Anonym was founded with the belief that new technologies can keep digital ads effective  and measurable while respecting privacy. Mozilla has long been a leader in digital privacy, so Anonym is happy to report that we are right at home as a key pillar in Mozilla’s strategy to make digital advertising more private. As Laura discussed, while Mozilla’s product teams focus on privacy-respecting adve...[More]

Privacy-preserving digital ads infrastructure: An overview of Anonym’s technology

BRAD SMALLWOOD, SVP AND ANONYM CO-FOUNDERGRAHAM MUDD, SVP OF PRODUCT AND ANONYM CO-FOUNDER It’s been four months since Anonym joined Mozilla. Anonym was founded with the belief that new technologies can keep digital ads effective  and measurable while respecting privacy. Mozilla has long been a leader in digital privacy, so Anonym is happy to report that we are right at home as a key pillar in Mozilla’s strategy to make digital advertising more private. As Laura discussed, while Mozilla’s product teams focus on privacy-respecting adve...[More]

A journalist-turned-product leader on reshaping the internet through community and creative coding

Tawanda Kanhema is a board member at the News Product Alliance, where he’s helping empower newsrooms to thrive online. Credit: Newton Kanhema Here at Mozilla, we are the first to admit the internet isn’t perfect, but we know the internet is pretty darn magical. The internet opens up doors and opportunities, allows for human connection, and lets everyone find where they belong — their corners of the internet. We all have an internet story worth sharing. In My Corner Of The Internet, we talk with people about the online spaces they can�...[More]

A journalist-turned-product leader on reshaping the internet through community and creative coding

Tawanda Kanhema is a board member at the News Product Alliance, where he’s helping empower newsrooms to thrive online. Credit: Newton Kanhema Here at Mozilla, we are the first to admit the internet isn’t perfect, but we know the internet is pretty darn magical. The internet opens up doors and opportunities, allows for human connection, and lets everyone find where they belong — their corners of the internet. We all have an internet story worth sharing. In My Corner Of The Internet, we talk with people about the online spaces they can�...[More]

Introducing Lumigator

In today’s fast-moving AI landscape, choosing the right large language model (LLM) for your project can feel like navigating a maze. With hundreds of models, each offering different capabilities, the process can be overwhelming. That’s why Mozilla.ai is developing Lumigator, a product designed to help developers confidently select the best LLM for their specific project. It’s like having a trusty compass for your AI journey. The problem (and why we’re tackling it) As more organizations turn to AI for solutions, they face the chall...[More]

Introducing Lumigator

In today’s fast-moving AI landscape, choosing the right large language model (LLM) for your project can feel like navigating a maze. With hundreds of models, each offering different capabilities, the process can be overwhelming. That’s why Mozilla.ai is developing Lumigator, a product designed to help developers confidently select the best LLM for their specific project. It’s like having a trusty compass for your AI journey. The problem (and why we’re tackling it) As more organizations turn to AI for solutions, they face the chall...[More]

Improving online advertising through product and infrastructure

LAURA CHAMBERS, CEO, MOZILLA CORPORATION As Mark shared in his blog, Mozilla is going to be more active in digital advertising. Our hypothesis is that we need to simultaneously work on public policy, standards, products and infrastructure. Today, I want to take a moment to dive into the details of the “product” and “infrastructure” elements. I will share our emerging thoughts on how this will come to life across our existing products (like Firefox), and across the industry (through the work of our recent acquisition, Anonym, which is...[More]

Improving online advertising through product and infrastructure

LAURA CHAMBERS, CEO, MOZILLA CORPORATION As Mark shared in his blog, Mozilla is going to be more active in digital advertising. Our hypothesis is that we need to simultaneously work on public policy, standards, products and infrastructure. Today, I want to take a moment to dive into the details of the “product” and “infrastructure” elements. I will share our emerging thoughts on how this will come to life across our existing products (like Firefox), and across the industry (through the work of our recent acquisition, Anonym, which is...[More]

A free and open internet shouldn’t come at the expense of privacy

MARK SURMAN, PRESIDENT, MOZILLA Keeping the internet, and the content that makes it a vital and vibrant part of our global society, free and accessible has been a core focus for Mozilla from our founding. How do we ensure creators get paid for their work? How do we prevent huge segments of the world from being priced out of access through paywalls? How do we ensure that privacy is not a privilege of the few but a fundamental right available to everyone? These are significant and enduring questions that have no single answer. But, for right n...[More]

A free and open internet shouldn’t come at the expense of privacy

MARK SURMAN, PRESIDENT, MOZILLA Keeping the internet, and the content that makes it a vital and vibrant part of our global society, free and accessible has been a core focus for Mozilla from our founding. How do we ensure creators get paid for their work? How do we prevent huge segments of the world from being priced out of access through paywalls? How do we ensure that privacy is not a privilege of the few but a fundamental right available to everyone? These are significant and enduring questions that have no single answer. But, for right n...[More]

How to protect your privacy online like a Twitch streamer

Credit: Nick Velazquez / Mozilla How do Twitch streamers connect with so many people on the internet while keeping their personal lives private?  For those unfamiliar, Twitch streamers are content creators who broadcast live to audiences in real-time, covering everything from gaming to productivity. Viewer interaction is a huge part of the experience, but it also opens up streamers to risks like “doxxing,” where someone digs up and shares private info like real names or addresses. As a writer and photographer, I thought I was prep...[More]

How to protect your privacy online like a Twitch streamer

Credit: Nick Velazquez / Mozilla How do Twitch streamers connect with so many people on the internet while keeping their personal lives private?  For those unfamiliar, Twitch streamers are content creators who broadcast live to audiences in real-time, covering everything from gaming to productivity. Viewer interaction is a huge part of the experience, but it also opens up streamers to risks like “doxxing,” where someone digs up and shares private info like real names or addresses. As a writer and photographer, I thought I was prep...[More]

Creating a public counterpoint for AI

Mozilla is releasing a vision for Public AI, a robust ecosystem of initiatives that promote public goods, public orientation and public use throughout every step of AI development and deployment. Read the paper here. Look around. There are buses driving alongside cars on the road. Some of your packages are delivered by private couriers, others are delivered by the national postal service. You can flip the channel on your TV back and forth between public broadcasting and commercial networks. And when you access the internet, you can choose be...[More]

Creating a public counterpoint for AI

Mozilla is releasing a vision for Public AI, a robust ecosystem of initiatives that promote public goods, public orientation and public use throughout every step of AI development and deployment. Read the paper here. Look around. There are buses driving alongside cars on the road. Some of your packages are delivered by private couriers, others are delivered by the national postal service. You can flip the channel on your TV back and forth between public broadcasting and commercial networks. And when you access the internet, you can choose be...[More]

Take control of your browsing with Firefox’s privacy and security features

Most browsers know way too much about you � your latest obsession, your shopping cart, even your weekend plans. Firefox? It’s built to power your browsing, nothing more. Here’s a breakdown of the Firefox features that keep you private and secure online. Total Cookie Protection Instead of letting cookies follow you across different websites and gather details about your browsing habits, Total Cookie Protection locks them into their own “cookie jar” for each site. This way, YouTube can’t peek at what you’re up to on Etsy, or a...[More]

Take control of your browsing with Firefox’s privacy and security features

Most browsers know way too much about you � your latest obsession, your shopping cart, even your weekend plans. Firefox? It’s built to power your browsing, nothing more. Here’s a breakdown of the Firefox features that keep you private and secure online. Total Cookie Protection Instead of letting cookies follow you across different websites and gather details about your browsing habits, Total Cookie Protection locks them into their own “cookie jar” for each site. This way, YouTube can’t peek at what you’re up to on Etsy, or a...[More]

14 AI projects to watch: Mozilla’s first Builders Accelerator cohort kicks off

We launched the Mozilla Builders Accelerator with the theme of local AI back in June. Our goal was to spark innovation in the AI ecosystem. Now, 14 exciting projects are leading the charge. Calling on AI and machine learning engineers passionate about open source and local AI, nearly 200 applicants from 44 countries stepped up to push the boundaries of what’s possible with running models directly on personal devices instead of relying on the cloud. After a rigorous review process, we’re thrilled to announce the 14 groundbreaking projects...[More]

14 AI projects to watch: Mozilla’s first Builders Accelerator cohort kicks off

We launched the Mozilla Builders Accelerator with the theme of local AI back in June. Our goal was to spark innovation in the AI ecosystem. Now, 14 exciting projects are leading the charge. Calling on AI and machine learning engineers passionate about open source and local AI, nearly 200 applicants from 44 countries stepped up to push the boundaries of what’s possible with running models directly on personal devices instead of relying on the cloud. After a rigorous review process, we’re thrilled to announce the 14 groundbreaking projects...[More]

How Mozilla’s AI website creator, Solo, is shaking up a $2.1B industry

In the world of entrepreneurship, one business owner’s journey proves the power of simple technology. And group chats. When Richelle Samy founded Culture of Stamina, a coaching service, she set out to create an online presence that was elegant and professional. She found what she was looking for when a group chat led her to Solo, Mozilla’s AI website creator for solopreneurs. After a few clicks using Solo’s generative AI (GenAI) tools, Richelle had a website for her brand with bold, sharp text and colors that perfectly captured her...[More]

How Mozilla’s AI website creator, Solo, is shaking up a $2.1B industry

In the world of entrepreneurship, one business owner’s journey proves the power of simple technology. And group chats. When Richelle Samy founded Culture of Stamina, a coaching service, she set out to create an online presence that was elegant and professional. She found what she was looking for when a group chat led her to Solo, Mozilla’s AI website creator for solopreneurs. After a few clicks using Solo’s generative AI (GenAI) tools, Richelle had a website for her brand with bold, sharp text and colors that perfectly captured her...[More]