Dispatches from the Internet frontier.
Mozilla’s Biggest AI Moments
Posted On: January 31, 2024
Just over a year ago Mozilla launched two big investments in AI — a $35 million investment in a responsible tech fund, Mozilla Ventures and a $30 million investment in a R+D Lab developing trustworthy AI, Mozilla.AI. Since those initial investments, Mozilla has accelerated our efforts to build and deploy AI that adheres to our mission of 25 years — putting people first, while being truly trustworthy and open.
While AI was the story of 2023, the emphasis on AI is not going anywhere. Today’s complex ethical tech landscape is shaped by th...[
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Mozilla’s Biggest AI Moments
Posted On: January 31, 2024
Just over a year ago Mozilla launched two big investments in AI — a $35 million investment in a responsible tech fund, Mozilla Ventures and a $30 million investment in a R+D Lab developing trustworthy AI, Mozilla.AI. Since those initial investments, Mozilla has accelerated our efforts to build and deploy AI that adheres to our mission of 25 years — putting people first, while being truly trustworthy and open.
While AI was the story of 2023, the emphasis on AI is not going anywhere. Today’s complex ethical tech landscape is shaped by th...[
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4 reasons to try Mozilla’s new Firefox Linux package for Ubuntu and Debian derivatives
Posted On: January 23, 2024
Great news for Linux users, after months of testing, Mozilla released today a new package for Firefox on Linux (specifically on Ubuntu, Debian, and any Debian-based distribution). If you’ve heard about Linux, which is known for its open-source software and an alternative to traditional operating systems (OS), and are curious to learn more, here are four reasons why you should give our new Firefox on Linux package a try.
1. Adaptable to fit your needs
Browsers are complex applications that support many scenarios in people’s daily lives...[
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4 reasons to try Mozilla’s new Firefox Linux package for Ubuntu and Debian derivatives
Posted On: January 23, 2024
Great news for Linux users, after months of testing, Mozilla released today a new package for Firefox on Linux (specifically on Ubuntu, Debian, and any Debian-based distribution). If you’ve heard about Linux, which is known for its open-source software and an alternative to traditional operating systems (OS), and are curious to learn more, here are four reasons why you should give our new Firefox on Linux package a try.
1. Adaptable to fit your needs
Browsers are complex applications that support many scenarios in people’s daily lives...[
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Got a new device? Don’t skip this small step to make it safer
Posted On: January 23, 2024
If you just scored a new phone, tablet or computer over the holidays or from an end-of-year sale, congratulations! Starting the new year with a new device is always exciting, and we know you’re eager to get it set up ASAP.
But whether you received a new phone or laptop, one of the best first steps to personalizing your device is setting your preferred or default browser — debating which screensaver you should go with isn’t going anywhere, we promise. While many of these devices have pre-installed browsers, such as Apple’s Safari, b...[
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Got a new device? Don’t skip this small step to make it safer
Posted On: January 23, 2024
If you just scored a new phone, tablet or computer over the holidays or from an end-of-year sale, congratulations! Starting the new year with a new device is always exciting, and we know you’re eager to get it set up ASAP.
But whether you received a new phone or laptop, one of the best first steps to personalizing your device is setting your preferred or default browser — debating which screensaver you should go with isn’t going anywhere, we promise. While many of these devices have pre-installed browsers, such as Apple’s Safari, b...[
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Your Rich BFF, Vivian Tu, On Creating Her Own Personal Finance Community
Posted On: December 21, 2023
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, the sites and forums that shaped them, and what reclaiming the internet really looks like.
This month we chat with Vivian Tu, ...[
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Your Rich BFF, Vivian Tu, On Creating Her Own Personal Finance Community
Posted On: December 21, 2023
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, the sites and forums that shaped them, and what reclaiming the internet really looks like.
This month we chat with Vivian Tu, ...[
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AI: 2023’s Most Celebrated Influencer
Posted On: December 21, 2023
As we all reflect on the past year and the moments that had the biggest impact on our lives and culture, we at Mozilla can’t help but call out Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the way it has permeated our society this year. And while Time magazine may have named Taylor Swift its “person of the year” (for reasons we know all too well), we think that AI was the real topic that was top of mind for everyone in 2023 — honestly, who amongst us didn’t post ethereal AI portraits to our feeds? From December 2022 up until December 2023, searche...[
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AI: 2023’s Most Celebrated Influencer
Posted On: December 21, 2023
As we all reflect on the past year and the moments that had the biggest impact on our lives and culture, we at Mozilla can’t help but call out Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the way it has permeated our society this year. And while Time magazine may have named Taylor Swift its “person of the year” (for reasons we know all too well), we think that AI was the real topic that was top of mind for everyone in 2023 — honestly, who amongst us didn’t post ethereal AI portraits to our feeds? From December 2022 up until December 2023, searche...[
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CAPTCHA successor Privacy Pass has no easy answers for online abuse
Posted On: December 21, 2023
As much as the Web continues to inspire us, we know that sites put up with an awful lot of abuse in order to stay online. Denial of service attacks, fraud and other flavors of abusive behavior are a constant pressure on website operators.
One way that sites protect themselves is to find some way to sort “good” visitors from “bad.” CAPTCHAs are a widely loathed and unreliable means of distinguishing human visitors from automated solvers. Even worse, beneath this sometimes infuriating facade is a system that depends extensively on inva...[
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CAPTCHA successor Privacy Pass has no easy answers for online abuse
Posted On: December 21, 2023
As much as the Web continues to inspire us, we know that sites put up with an awful lot of abuse in order to stay online. Denial of service attacks, fraud and other flavors of abusive behavior are a constant pressure on website operators.
One way that sites protect themselves is to find some way to sort “good” visitors from “bad.” CAPTCHAs are a widely loathed and unreliable means of distinguishing human visitors from automated solvers. Even worse, beneath this sometimes infuriating facade is a system that depends extensively on inva...[
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New extensions you’ll love now available on Firefox for Android
Posted On: December 14, 2023
Today, Mozilla announced more than 450 new extensions (software that adds new features or functionality to the browser) to users on Firefox for Android at Mozilla’s Addons.mozilla.org (AMO) Android page. This milestone marks the launch of a new open extension ecosystem on mobile where developers are now free to create and publish extensions and users can easily access and install them on Firefox for Android.
“Extensions were first created as a way for people to customize their own internet experience, from artists designing themes to dev...[
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New extensions you’ll love now available on Firefox for Android
Posted On: December 14, 2023
Today, Mozilla announced more than 450 new extensions (software that adds new features or functionality to the browser) to users on Firefox for Android at Mozilla’s Addons.mozilla.org (AMO) Android page. This milestone marks the launch of a new open extension ecosystem on mobile where developers are now free to create and publish extensions and users can easily access and install them on Firefox for Android.
“Extensions were first created as a way for people to customize their own internet experience, from artists designing themes to dev...[
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These tech gifts will make you feel safer (and better) about gifting this holiday season
Posted On: December 14, 2023
‘Tis the season to spread joy and thoughtful gifts, but in this digital age, it’s crucial to consider the privacy and security of our loved ones. Enter Mozilla’s “*Privacy Not Included” tool — your guide to tech gifts that not only bring smiles but also ensure privacy and security.
Mozilla published this shopping companion tool in 2017 to help customers identify products that meet their privacy and security needs. It’s hard to get clear information from companies about the security and privacy of their connected products — ...[
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These tech gifts will make you feel safer (and better) about gifting this holiday season
Posted On: December 14, 2023
‘Tis the season to spread joy and thoughtful gifts, but in this digital age, it’s crucial to consider the privacy and security of our loved ones. Enter Mozilla’s “*Privacy Not Included” tool — your guide to tech gifts that not only bring smiles but also ensure privacy and security.
Mozilla published this shopping companion tool in 2017 to help customers identify products that meet their privacy and security needs. It’s hard to get clear information from companies about the security and privacy of their connected products — ...[
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Introducing Solo, an AI website builder for solopreneurs
Posted On: December 13, 2023
39% of workers in the US are freelancers. This isn’t necessarily your full time job, but can also be your passion project, your hobby, your second job, your side hustle or other. The rise in remote work and the creator economy have made freelancing easier than ever.
Credit: Yahoo Finance
But with freelancing, solopreneurs are spending significant time setting up tools when they would rather run their business. At Mozilla and our commitment to a healthier internet, we believe that exploring ideas that can enable solopreneurs an admi...[
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Introducing Solo, an AI website builder for solopreneurs
Posted On: December 13, 2023
39% of workers in the US are freelancers. This isn’t necessarily your full time job, but can also be your passion project, your hobby, your second job, your side hustle or other. The rise in remote work and the creator economy have made freelancing easier than ever.
Credit: Yahoo Finance
But with freelancing, solopreneurs are spending significant time setting up tools when they would rather run their business. At Mozilla and our commitment to a healthier internet, we believe that exploring ideas that can enable solopreneurs an admi...[
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Explore The Future of AI With Mozilla’s Innovation Week
Posted On: December 7, 2023
In Mozilla’s annual report we discuss how diversification is one of our main goals — investing in new features, new products and new companies. The team that works on Mozilla’s innovation projects are constantly working on innovation projects at various stages of development, including many that are exploring the vast AI opportunities out there.
In celebration of this work, we are discussing many of these projects during Mozilla’s Innovation Week. Starting Monday, December 11, we will be exploring different innovation projects, and s...[
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Explore The Future of AI With Mozilla’s Innovation Week
Posted On: December 7, 2023
In Mozilla’s annual report we discuss how diversification is one of our main goals — investing in new features, new products and new companies. The team that works on Mozilla’s innovation projects are constantly working on innovation projects at various stages of development, including many that are exploring the vast AI opportunities out there.
In celebration of this work, we are discussing many of these projects during Mozilla’s Innovation Week. Starting Monday, December 11, we will be exploring different innovation projects, and s...[
More]