Hacker News with Generative AI: Mozilla

Growing Mozilla – and evolving our leadership (mozilla.org)
Since 2022, Mozilla has been in an active process evolving what we do – and renewing our leadership. Today we announced several updates on the leadership piece of this ongoing work.
Leadership, Mozilla, Organizational Change, Non-profit
53 points by schalkneethling 1 day ago | 58 comments
Nearly a year later, Mozilla is still promoting Onerep (krebsonsecurity.com)
In mid-March 2024, KrebsOnSecurity revealed that the founder of the personal data removal service Onerep also founded dozens of people-search companies. Shortly after that investigation was published, Mozilla said it would stop bundling Onerep with the Firefox browser and wind down its partnership with the company. But nearly a year later, Mozilla is still promoting it to Firefox users.
Privacy, Web Browsers, Mozilla, Onerep
69 points by impish9208 6 days ago | 5 comments
New Firefox Features in Development (mozilla.org)
This forum is for sharing and voting for ideas to improve Mozilla products.
New Releases, Firefox, Web Browsers, Mozilla
9 points by ReadCarlBarks 8 days ago | 2 comments
A brief history of code signing at Mozilla (hearsum.ca)
Shipping large software to end-user devices is a complicated process. Shipping large software securely to end-user devices is even more complicated. Signing the things that ship to end-user devices is one of those complications, and it gets even more complicated when you sign thousands of artifacts per day.
Security, Software, Mozilla, History, Code Signing
246 points by todsacerdoti 13 days ago | 88 comments
Join Mozilla at FOSDEM'25 (mozilla.org)
Mozilla will be at FOSDEM'25 in Brussels this year. If you're around, come and join us! We will have presence in a few areas:
Mozilla, FOSDEM, Conferences, Open Source
5 points by ReadCarlBarks 19 days ago | 0 comments
Mozilla wants CAs to revoke 30 random certificates per year (groups.google.com)
The purpose of this email is to start discussion of Mozilla GitHub Issue #276 ("Address Delayed Revocation"). We would like to collect comments and feedback on a proposal to address delayed certificate revocation from a Mozilla perspective. It builds on prior discussions and feedback regarding delayed revocation, and the proposal is meant to replace guidance currently provided on the Mozilla CA wiki.
Security, Certification Authorities, Mozilla
45 points by mirages 41 days ago | 34 comments
Ask HN: Why can't Mozilla offer a paid privacy tier? (ycombinator.com)
I love firefox and want to support it, I hate seeing the direction the company goes to with privacy.
Mozilla, Firefox, Privacy, Business Models, Web Browsers
22 points by funerr 52 days ago | 18 comments
Orbit by Mozilla (orbitbymozilla.com)
Easily summarize emails, docs, articles, and videos across the web — without sacrificing your privacy
Web Browsing, Privacy, Productivity, Mozilla, Email
498 points by blinky88 52 days ago | 397 comments
A new learning experience on MDN (mozilla.org)
A major update to the MDN Learn Web Development section started in November 2024 and was finally published in December 2024.
Web Development, Learning Resources, Mozilla
215 points by Vinnl 59 days ago | 50 comments
A Forgotten Manifesto: Mozilla Betrays Its Own Values on Open Source AI (samjohnston.org)
The Mozilla Foundation (MoFo), “a global nonprofit dedicated to keeping the Internet a public resource that is open and accessible to all,” proudly proclaims “we’re reclaiming the internet, building trustworthy AI, and holding tech companies accountable”. And yet, when the Open Source Initiative (OSI) recently released their contentious Open Source AI Definition (OSAID) — which does not require the “source” of AI models (i.e., the data), Mozilla celebrated it as “an important step forward for open source AI.”
Open Source, Artificial Intelligence, Mozilla, Internet
4 points by ta988 60 days ago | 0 comments
State of Mozilla 2024 (mozilla.org)
Mozilla stands for putting people and communities in control of how technology shows up in their lives. In 1998, that meant taking the web in a better direction. In 2024, it means doing the same for AI, and making sure that open source wins again in the AI era.
Mozilla, Open Source, Artificial Intelligence, Web
8 points by walterbell 61 days ago | 2 comments
Mozilla: Proposals in US vs. Google threaten vital role of independent browsers (mozilla.org)
Giving people the ability to shape the internet and their experiences on it is at the heart of Mozilla’s manifesto. This includes empowering people to choose how they search.
Mozilla, Browsers, Competition, Antitrust, Google
64 points by botanical 63 days ago | 92 comments
Mozilla partners with Ecosia for a better web (mozilla.org)
Your tech choices matter more than ever. That’s why at Mozilla, we believe in empowering users to make informed decisions that align with their values.
Mozilla, Ecosia, Web Browsers, Sustainability, Privacy
12 points by raybb 65 days ago | 2 comments
State of Mozilla 2024 (mozilla.org)
Mozilla stands for putting people and communities in control of how technology shows up in their lives. In 1998, that meant taking the web in a better direction. In 2024, it means doing the same for AI, and making sure that open source wins again in the AI era.
Mozilla, Open Source, AI, Technology
6 points by recvonline 65 days ago | 3 comments
Firefox removes "do not track" feature support (windowsreport.com)
Mozilla is removing the Do Not Track (DNT) setting from the Firefox browser.
Privacy, Web Browsers, Firefox, Mozilla
365 points by mossTechnician 72 days ago | 247 comments
Mozilla Foundation crumbles as third of staff cast off (theregister.com)
The Mozilla Foundation is laying off about a third of its staff. The non-profit org, which oversees the corporation that develops the Firefox web browser, insists it will continue its advocacy mission, though its approach may change.
Mozilla, Non-profit Organizations, Layoffs, Technology, Web Browsers
13 points by urlwolf 77 days ago | 4 comments
Reclaim the internet: Mozilla's rebrand for the next era of tech (mozilla.org)
Mozilla isn’t just another tech company — we’re a global crew of activists, technologists and builders, all working to keep the internet free, open and accessible.
Mozilla, Internet, Technology, Rebranding
24 points by Zariff 77 days ago | 7 comments
Mozilla's rebrand for the next era of tech (mozilla.org)
Mozilla isn’t just another tech company — we’re a global crew of activists, technologists and builders, all working to keep the internet free, open and accessible.
Mozilla, Rebranding, Technology, Open Source, Internet
9 points by TangerineDream 78 days ago | 1 comments
Mozilla: DOJ's Plan for Chrome Risks Hurting Smaller Browsers (pcmag.com)
The Justice Department's proposal to force Google to rein in and even sell off its Chrome browser business may seem like a win for competitors such as Mozilla’s Firefox browser. But the company says the plan risks hurting smaller browsers.
Antitrust, Google, Browsers, Mozilla, Firefox
8 points by cpeterso 89 days ago | 0 comments
Mozilla Warns DOJ's Google Breakup Plan May Hurt Small Browser Makers (slashdot.org)
Mozilla, Google, Antitrust, Browser Competition, Technology
5 points by jmsflknr 90 days ago | 1 comments
There.is.only.xul (mozilla.org)
There is no data.There is only XUL!
Mozilla, XUL, Web Development
4 points by sans_souse 93 days ago | 0 comments
What I Want from Mozilla (werd.io)
Like many of you, I received a survey today with the title: “What is your dream for Mozilla?” I filled it in, but the potential for Mozilla is so expansive and critical to the future of the internet that I wanted to address my thoughts in greater depth here.
Mozilla, Web Browsers, Technology, Internet
5 points by benwerd 97 days ago | 2 comments
AMA with the Firefox Leadership Team (mozilla.org)
We’re thrilled to announce that the Firefox leadership team at Mozilla is joining us to host a very special AMA here on Mozilla Connect to celebrate Firefox’s 20th anniversary, and answer any questions you may have about what’s next for Firefox.
Firefox, Mozilla, Web Browsers, AMA, Community
5 points by ReadCarlBarks 98 days ago | 0 comments
Mozilla Foundation lays off 30% of employees, ends open web advocacy, privacy (osnews.com)
More bad news from Mozilla.
Mozilla, Layoffs, Open Source, Advocacy, Privacy
10 points by josephscott 98 days ago | 1 comments
Mozilla's Firefox browser turns 20. Does it still matter? (theregister.com)
Mozilla's Firefox browser clocked its second decade over the weekend, an event celebrated by Mozilla Corporation CEO Laura Chambers.
Mozilla, Firefox, Web Browsers, Software, History
42 points by rntn 99 days ago | 45 comments
Jujutsu: A Haven for Mercurial Users at Mozilla (ahal.ca)
One of the pleasures of working at Mozilla, has been learning and using the Mercurial version control system.
Version Control, Mozilla, Open Source, Software Development, Programming
9 points by todsacerdoti 100 days ago | 0 comments
Mozilla is eliminating its advocacy division (theverge.com)
The Mozilla Foundation laid off 30 percent of its workforce and completely eliminated its advocacy and global programs divisions, TechCrunch reports.
Mozilla, Layoffs, Tech Industry, Advocacy, Non-Profit Organizations
236 points by doener 107 days ago | 139 comments
Mozilla's research: Unlocking AI for everyone, not just Big Tech (mozilla.org)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping how we live, work and connect with the world. From chatbots to image generators, AI is transforming our online experiences. But this change raises serious questions: Who controls the technology behind these AI systems? And how can we ensure that everyone — not just traditional big tech — has a fair shot at accessing and contributing to this powerful tool?
Artificial Intelligence, Big Tech, Mozilla, Open Source, Ethics
6 points by ReadCarlBarks 126 days ago | 0 comments
Mozilla has issued an emergency security update for Firefox (mozilla.org)
Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2024-51
Security, Web Browsers, Firefox, Mozilla
7 points by steph-123 132 days ago | 1 comments
Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2024-51 (mozilla.org)
Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2024-51
Security, Mozilla, Web Browsers
11 points by athrowaway3z 133 days ago | 0 comments