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]

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]

Mozilla partners with Ecosia for a better web

Your tech choices matter more than ever. That’s why at Mozilla, we believe in empowering users to make informed decisions that align with their values. In that spirit, we’re excited to announce our partnership with Ecosia, a search engine that prioritizes sustainability, and social impact.Did you know you could choose the search engine of your choice right from your Firefox URL bar? Whether you prioritize privacy, climate protection, or simply want a search experience tailored to your preferences, we’ve got you covered.Ecosia goes beyond ...[More]

Mozilla partners with Ecosia for a better web

Your tech choices matter more than ever. That’s why at Mozilla, we believe in empowering users to make informed decisions that align with their values. In that spirit, we’re excited to announce our partnership with Ecosia, a search engine that prioritizes sustainability, and social impact.Did you know you could choose the search engine of your choice right from your Firefox URL bar? Whether you prioritize privacy, climate protection, or simply want a search experience tailored to your preferences, we’ve got you covered.Ecosia goes beyond ...[More]

How to get started on open-source development

Open-source technology isn’t just about building software — it’s about creating solutions collaboratively, making them freely available for anyone to use and adapt. This approach lowers barriers of access and allows solutions to be tailored to varying nuanced contexts rather than applying a copy-paste approach.  I come from a family with a heavy engineering background. Both my parents are engineers, so I always knew I wanted to pursue an engineering-related career. My dad sparked my interest in tech when he let me tinker on his work l...[More]

How to get started on open-source development

Open-source technology isn’t just about building software — it’s about creating solutions collaboratively, making them freely available for anyone to use and adapt. This approach lowers barriers of access and allows solutions to be tailored to varying nuanced contexts rather than applying a copy-paste approach.  I come from a family with a heavy engineering background. Both my parents are engineers, so I always knew I wanted to pursue an engineering-related career. My dad sparked my interest in tech when he let me tinker on his work l...[More]

Mozilla Builders: Celebrating community-driven innovation in AI

This year, we celebrated a major milestone: the first Mozilla Builders demo day! More than just a tech event, it was a celebration of creativity, community and bold thinking. With nearly 200 applicants from more than 40 countries, 14 projects were selected for the Builders accelerator, showcasing the diversity and talent shaping the future of AI. Their presentations at demo day demonstrated their innovative visions and impactful ideas. The projects on display weren’t just about what’s next in AI; they showed us what’s possible when people...[More]

Mozilla Builders: Celebrating community-driven innovation in AI

This year, we celebrated a major milestone: the first Mozilla Builders demo day! More than just a tech event, it was a celebration of creativity, community and bold thinking. With nearly 200 applicants from more than 40 countries, 14 projects were selected for the Builders accelerator, showcasing the diversity and talent shaping the future of AI. Their presentations at demo day demonstrated their innovative visions and impactful ideas. The projects on display weren’t just about what’s next in AI; they showed us what’s possible when people...[More]

Jay-Ann Lopez, founder of Black Girl Gamers, on creating safe spaces in gaming

Jay-Ann Lopez, founder of Black Girl Gamers, a group of 10,000+ black women around the world with a shared passion for gaming. 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’t get enough of,...[More]

Jay-Ann Lopez, founder of Black Girl Gamers, on creating safe spaces in gaming

Jay-Ann Lopez, founder of Black Girl Gamers, a group of 10,000+ black women around the world with a shared passion for gaming. 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’t get enough of,...[More]

Mozilla welcomes new executive team members

I am excited to announce that three exceptional leaders are joining Mozilla to help drive the continued growth of Firefox and increase our systems and infrastructure capabilities.  For Firefox, Anthony Enzor-DeMeo will serve as Senior Vice President of Firefox, and Ajit Varma will take on the role of our new Vice President of Firefox Product. Both bring with them a wealth of experience and expertise in building product organizations, which is critical to our ongoing efforts to expand the impact and influence of Firefox.  The addition of...[More]

Mozilla welcomes new executive team members

I am excited to announce that three exceptional leaders are joining Mozilla to help drive the continued growth of Firefox and increase our systems and infrastructure capabilities.  For Firefox, Anthony Enzor-DeMeo will serve as Senior Vice President of Firefox, and Ajit Varma will take on the role of our new Vice President of Firefox Product. Both bring with them a wealth of experience and expertise in building product organizations, which is critical to our ongoing efforts to expand the impact and influence of Firefox.  The addition of...[More]

Reclaim the internet: Mozilla’s rebrand for the next era of tech

Mozilla isn’t just another tech company — we’re a global crew of activists, technologists and builders, all working to keep the internet free, open and accessible. For over 25 years, we’ve championed the idea that the web should be for everyone, no matter who you are or where you’re from. Now, with a brand refresh, we’re looking ahead to the next 25 years (and beyond), building on our work and developing new tools to give more people the control to shape their online experiences .  “As our personal relationships with the inter...[More]

Reclaim the internet: Mozilla’s rebrand for the next era of tech

Mozilla isn’t just another tech company — we’re a global crew of activists, technologists and builders, all working to keep the internet free, open and accessible. For over 25 years, we’ve championed the idea that the web should be for everyone, no matter who you are or where you’re from. Now, with a brand refresh, we’re looking ahead to the next 25 years (and beyond), building on our work and developing new tools to give more people the control to shape their online experiences .  “As our personal relationships with the inter...[More]

Using trusted execution environments for advertising use cases

This article is the next in a series of posts we’ll be doing to provide more information on how Anonym’s technology works.  We started with a high level overview, which you can read here. Mozilla acquired Anonym over the summer of 2024, as a key pillar 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 protect users from invasive data collection, Anonym is a...[More]

Using trusted execution environments for advertising use cases

This article is the next in a series of posts we’ll be doing to provide more information on how Anonym’s technology works.  We started with a high level overview, which you can read here. Mozilla acquired Anonym over the summer of 2024, as a key pillar 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 protect users from invasive data collection, Anonym is a...[More]