@axemonkey That first part is definitely not what's happening. Are we building AI features? Yes, because lots of users are asking for them.
But we're trying to do it in a way that's as thoughtful and respectful of current users as we can, including having the option for people to disable them all up front and never be asked about it. And even if people don't do that, they're being designed to be opt-in, and privacy preserving.
(Full disclosure: I'm not involved in any AI features.)
@stevemarshall @axemonkey this all really comes across as Mozilla wanting to change their image by distancing themselves from the current userbase. Anyone would think we smell or something
Anyway, I'm holding out because I'm still hopefull Mozilla might be able to have some influence on web standards, but I think I'm probably kidding myself. Google wins, Mozilla dies & all we're left with is a web designed only to know more about you than yourself so they can sell you more shit you don't need.
Steve Marshall
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