knoppix1d ago

Mozilla criticizes Microsoft Copilot rollout, saying Windows AI integration was pushed without meaningful user consent and limited control over defaults 🧠
Microsoft says it is reducing Copilot entry points, while Mozilla calls for opt-in design and highlights Firefox’s AI disable controls as a user-first alternative ⚙️

🔗 https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/10/mozilla_microsofts_copilot_strategy/

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Microsoft's Copilot strategy is just more user abuse from Redmond, says Mozilla

: Firefox maker warns old web tactics are now shaping AI at the expense of user choice

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Show threadEli Roberson (he/him)1d ago
@knoppix95 it's hilarious for #Mozilla to criticize an opt out (or no option to opt out) AI integration after they [checks notes] had to be pressured into adding a kill switch for their [checks notes again] initial roll out of an unrequested opt out AI browser integration.
Show threadEli Roberson (he/him)
@knoppix95 though I will say that they're right that windows controls browser choice to force edge in many situations that another browser is the default with no way to change it
Apr 11 at 10:30pmWeb
Show threadknoppix23h ago
@thatdnaguy Crazy, reading these things reminds me why I've left Windows a while ago! Still giving me a smile of satisfaction