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I know you don't want them to want AI, but

7 days ago
https://www.anildash.com//2025/11/14/wanting-not-to-want-ai/
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  • #AI
  • #Privacy
  • #Firefox
  • Rodrigo Ghedrin's article 'I think nobody wants AI in Firefox, Mozilla' reflects negative sentiment towards AI in Firefox, influenced by Big AI companies' harmful practices.
  • At Mozilla Festival, community members expressed mixed feelings about AI: interest in LLMs but strong opposition to Big Tech's abuses.
  • Despite vocal opposition, hundreds of millions use AI tools daily, finding them interesting or useful, even if experts dismiss them.
  • Firefox users, often tech-savvy, overlook that mainstream users engage with AI and need privacy-focused alternatives.
  • Historical analogy: Firefox improved web safety with features like pop-up blockers, suggesting a similar approach could work for AI.
  • Critics' strategy of shaming AI users is ineffective; offering better, privacy-focused alternatives is key.
  • Mozilla's AI feature rollout could be better framed to avoid community backlash and focus on positive engagement.
  • Suggestions for Mozilla: provide an 'off switch' for AI features, market Firefox as privacy-focused for AI users, and embrace diverse Firefox versions.
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