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]

How Mozilla’s AI website creator, Solo, is shaking up a $2.1 billion 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 $2.1 billion 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]

Fakespot’s guide to trending back-to-school products 

Back-to-school season is here, and TikTok is teeming with viral product recommendations. Gone are the days of battling crowded aisles and long checkout lines at big box stores. Now, with just a few clicks, you can have almost anything you want delivered to your door before classes start, thanks to the convenience of two-day shipping from Amazon and other online retailers. But how can you be sure those rave reviews are reliable? That’s where Fakespot, your shopping sidekick, steps in. Spotting unreliable reviews on TikTok’s trending produ...[More]

Fakespot’s guide to trending back-to-school products 

Back-to-school season is here, and TikTok is teeming with viral product recommendations. Gone are the days of battling crowded aisles and long checkout lines at big box stores. Now, with just a few clicks, you can have almost anything you want delivered to your door before classes start, thanks to the convenience of two-day shipping from Amazon and other online retailers. But how can you be sure those rave reviews are reliable? That’s where Fakespot, your shopping sidekick, steps in. Spotting unreliable reviews on TikTok’s trending produ...[More]

Celebrating an important step forward for Open Source AI

By: Ayah Bdeir, Imo Udom and Nik Marda TL;DR: Mozilla is excited about today’s new definition of open source AI, and we endorse it as an important step forward. This past year has been marked by more and more people recognizing the societal benefits of open source AI. In October, a large coalition of people signed onto our statement emphasizing how openness and transparency are critical ingredients to safety and security in AI. In February, Mozilla and the Columbia Institute of Global Politics convened AI experts, who emphasized how ope...[More]

Celebrating an important step forward for Open Source AI

By: Ayah Bdeir, Imo Udom and Nik Marda TL;DR: Mozilla is excited about today’s new definition of open source AI, and we endorse it as an important step forward. This past year has been marked by more and more people recognizing the societal benefits of open source AI. In October, a large coalition of people signed onto our statement emphasizing how openness and transparency are critical ingredients to safety and security in AI. In February, Mozilla and the Columbia Institute of Global Politics convened AI experts, who emphasized how ope...[More]

At the Rise25 Awards, the future of AI is ethical, inclusive and accountable

Siobhan McSweeney hosts Mozilla’s second annual Rise25 awards in Dublin, Ireland on Aug. 13, 2024. (Credit: Mozilla / Mark Harrison) The second annual Rise25 Awards in Dublin wasn’t just about celebrating 25 AI leaders. It was about mapping out the future. The Gardiner Brothers, known for bringing Irish dance into the social media spotlight, kicked off the night with a performance that mixed tradition and innovation. Siobhán McSweeney of “Derry Girls” fame hosted the ceremony, and she kept the crowd engaged with humor, quipping, ...[More]

At the Rise25 Awards, the future of AI is ethical, inclusive and accountable

Siobhan McSweeney hosts Mozilla’s second annual Rise25 awards in Dublin, Ireland on Aug. 13, 2024. (Credit: Mozilla / Mark Harrison) The second annual Rise25 Awards in Dublin wasn’t just about celebrating 25 AI leaders. It was about mapping out the future. The Gardiner Brothers, known for bringing Irish dance into the social media spotlight, kicked off the night with a performance that mixed tradition and innovation. Siobhán McSweeney of “Derry Girls” fame hosted the ceremony, and she kept the crowd engaged with humor, quipping, ...[More]

Firefox hacks for everyone: From cozy gamers to minimalists and beyond

Firefox users, we’ve got tips for you. The Mozilla team has gathered some of our favorite tricks to help you get the most out of your browser � from customizing the look of Firefox and managing tabs, to watching videos on the sly and staying cozy while gaming. Let’s dive in. For the cozy gamer Our senior web UX designer, Elise, loves a cozy game. She finds player guides on her desktop during the day and accesses them on her phone at night through Firefox tab syncing. That way, she doesn’t have to leave her late-night gaming cocoon...[More]

Firefox hacks for everyone: From cozy gamers to minimalists and beyond

Firefox users, we’ve got tips for you. The Mozilla team has gathered some of our favorite tricks to help you get the most out of your browser � from customizing the look of Firefox and managing tabs, to watching videos on the sly and staying cozy while gaming. Let’s dive in. For the cozy gamer Our senior web UX designer, Elise, loves a cozy game. She finds player guides on her desktop during the day and accesses them on her phone at night through Firefox tab syncing. That way, she doesn’t have to leave her late-night gaming cocoon...[More]

Streamline your schoolwork with Firefox’s PDF editor

As a student pursuing a master’s degree, I’ve spent too much time searching for PDF editors to fill out forms, take notes and complete projects. I discovered Firefox’s built-in PDF editor while interning at Mozilla as a corporate communications intern. No more giving out my email address or downloading dubious software, which often risks data. The built-in PDF tool on Firefox is a secure, efficient solution that saves me time. Here’s how it has made my academic life easier.  Fill out applications and forms effortlessly Remember t...[More]

Streamline your schoolwork with Firefox’s PDF editor

As a student pursuing a master’s degree, I’ve spent too much time searching for PDF editors to fill out forms, take notes and complete projects. I discovered Firefox’s built-in PDF editor while interning at Mozilla as a corporate communications intern. No more giving out my email address or downloading dubious software, which often risks data. The built-in PDF tool on Firefox is a secure, efficient solution that saves me time. Here’s how it has made my academic life easier.  Fill out applications and forms effortlessly Remember t...[More]

Browsers, cookies and surfing the web: The quirky history of internet lingo

Dr. Erica Brozovsky is a sociolinguist, a public scholar and a lover of words. She is the host of Otherwords, a PBS series on language and linguistics, and a professor of writing and rhetoric at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. You can find her at @ericabrozovsky on most platforms. Photo: Kelly Zhu The internet is ubiquitous: on our desks, in our pockets, even in the air around us, as radio waves transmit between devices so we can be online on the move. It’s a sprawling web of interconnectivity, linking people and gadgets around the ...[More]

Browsers, cookies and surfing the web: The quirky history of internet lingo

Dr. Erica Brozovsky is a sociolinguist, a public scholar and a lover of words. She is the host of Otherwords, a PBS series on language and linguistics, and a professor of writing and rhetoric at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. You can find her at @ericabrozovsky on most platforms. Photo: Kelly Zhu The internet is ubiquitous: on our desks, in our pockets, even in the air around us, as radio waves transmit between devices so we can be online on the move. It’s a sprawling web of interconnectivity, linking people and gadgets around the ...[More]

Picture-in-Picture lets you watch videos while ‘working’

Some days there’s something extra interesting to watch online — a sports event, election coverage, a certain show is leaving Netflix so you gotta binge — but you’ve got work to do. The Picture-in-Picture feature in Firefox makes multitasking with video content smooth and easy, no window shuffling necessary. Picture-in-Picture allows a video to be played in a separate, small window, and still be viewable when you switch tabs or away from the Firefox browser. To use it on videos longer than 45 seconds, hover your mouse over to see a...[More]

Picture-in-Picture lets you watch videos while ‘working’

Some days there’s something extra interesting to watch online — a sports event, election coverage, a certain show is leaving Netflix so you gotta binge — but you’ve got work to do. The Picture-in-Picture feature in Firefox makes multitasking with video content smooth and easy, no window shuffling necessary. Picture-in-Picture allows a video to be played in a separate, small window, and still be viewable when you switch tabs or away from the Firefox browser. To use it on videos longer than 45 seconds, hover your mouse over to see a...[More]