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Disable AI in Firefox

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197 points speckx | 2 comments | 24 Oct 25 17:11 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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porphyra ◴[24 Oct 25 17:29 UTC] No.45696986[source]▶
Mozilla could have had the no-nonsense, high performance browser backend that everyone uses to build their own browsers (like the recent glut of AI browsers), instead of everyone using Chromium/Blink. In the past, Gecko was really the go-to choice for this. They almost had a second shot with Servo. But they kinda really dropped the ball on the technical capability of the browser while continuing to be distracted by all sorts of random gimmicks like Pocket and then this. Sad!
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bitpush ◴[24 Oct 25 17:35 UTC] No.45697043[source]▶
> Mozilla could have had the no-nonsense, high performance browser backend that everyone uses to build their own browsers

I agree with the sentiment, but you underestimate the level of engineering, coordination, design work, testing it is to do this.

It is admirable that they even have a half-decent browser, but to compete at the top you need soooo much money and motivation.

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rudedogg ◴[24 Oct 25 17:58 UTC] No.45697317[source]▶
> It is admirable that they even have a half-decent browser, but to compete at the top you need soooo much money and motivation.

I’m guessing Ladybird will prove you wrong in due time

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1. wobfan ◴[24 Oct 25 19:12 UTC] No.45698098[source]▶
Ladybird will be a Firefox alternative, nothing more. It can't be, by definition. People are not using Chrome, Edge or Safari because they're great browsers. They use it because it's preinstalled and good enough. They don't care, and they won't care in a future where Ladybird is a thing.

Ask 60% of their (Chrome, Edge, Safari) userbase, and they won't even be able to tell you what their browser is called.

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2. tim333 ◴[25 Oct 25 11:12 UTC] No.45702926[source]▶
I've never had Chrome preinstalled. I use it because it seems to me a great browser despite some annoyances. I think that goes for most Windows users.