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Disable AI in Firefox

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197 points speckx | 1 comments | 24 Oct 25 17:11 UTC | HN request time: 0.001s | 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. bitpush ◴[24 Oct 25 22:56 UTC] No.45699941[source]▶
> I’m guessing Ladybird will prove you wrong in due time

It'll be a usable product, but it will be extremely extremely niche, until the dev burns out or just quit it.

I hope I'm wrong, but a browser is a XXL type project and needs proper funding (means = there should be a reason for it to exist, not altruistic as lets have an alternate because reasons ..)