Firefox

A civic tech creative on modernizing government sites, MySpace coding and pre-internet memories
Here at Mozilla, we are the first to admit the internet isn’t perfect, but we know the internet is pretty darn magical. The internet opens up doors and opportunities, allows for human connection, and lets everyone find where they belong — their cor...
2024-11-13 18:06
Exploring the Firefox Community on r/firefox
Open source thrives because of its people. Firefox, like so many successful open-source projects, is powered by passionate contributors and dedicated supporters. Their collective efforts have transformed Firefox from just a web browser into the corners...
2024-11-12 18:08
How AI is reshaping creativity: Insights from art, tech and policy
AI is shaking things up in the creative world, and I get why a lot of artists feel anxious. Whenever new technology comes along — especially in industries like ours — it brings fear. Fear of losing control, fear of being replaced. That’s real. Bu...
2024-11-12 17:00
We asked why you love Firefox. Here’s what you said.
For two decades, Firefox has been at the heart of an open, user-centered web. From the early days of tabbed browsing and pop-up blocking to today’s privacy protections and customization options, Firefox has empowered users like you with control and f...
2024-11-08 02:08
Help us improve our alt text generation model
Image generated by DALL-E in response to a request for a photorealistic image of a fox standing in a grassy landscape. Firefox 130 introduces automatic alt text for PDF images and an improved alt text flow. In addition to protecting users’ privacy wi...
2024-11-04 21:21
After Ticketmaster’s data breach, it’s time to secure your info
Still in its “anti-hero” era, Ticketmaster has users reeling from a data breach last May, when a hacker group claimed to have stolen data from more than 500 million people. The breach coincided with Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, one of the biggest to...
2024-11-01 13:00
The AI problem we can’t ignore
In August 2020, as the pandemic confined people to their homes, the U.K. canceled A-level exams and turned to an algorithm to calculate grades, key for university admissions. Based on historical data that reflected the resource advantages of private sc...
2024-10-31 18:06
Celebrating Chicago’s creators and small businesses at Firefox’s ‘Free to Browse’ event
With winter on the horizon, Chicago is ready to show that nothing — not wind, nor snow — can cool the fire of a united community.  As we toast Firefox’s 20th anniversary, we’re hosting “Free to Browse: Celebrating Chicago’s Creatives,” a...
2024-10-25 17:15
Mozilla’s research: Unlocking AI for everyone, not just Big Tech
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 sy...
2024-10-17 07:00
It’s Halloween — pick your spooky Firefox disguise
Halloween is creeping up on us, and this year, Firefox is getting into the spirit with a spooky twist: Our iconic fox has transformed into a lineup of eerie disguises. The real magic, of course, is that Firefox helps keep your online identity safe all ...
2024-10-14 13:00
Semicolon Books: A haven of independence and empowerment in Chicago
Jesus J. Montero is an award-winning journalist and passionate storyteller. He’s known for his investigative work covering social justice, music and culture. Jesus J. is also a producer, curating dynamic experiences that highlight culture through sto...
2024-10-08 13:04
The Pop-Up: A homegrown space for Chicago’s creatives
Jesus J. Montero is an award-winning journalist and passionate storyteller. He’s known for his investigative work covering social justice, music and culture. Jesus J. is also a producer, curating dynamic experiences that highlight culture through sto...
2024-10-08 13:04
DishRoulette Kitchen: Empowering Chicago’s entrepreneurs for generational change
Jesus J. Montero is an award-winning journalist and passionate storyteller. He’s known for his investigative work covering social justice, music and culture. Jesus J. is also a producer, curating dynamic experiences that highlight culture through sto...
2024-10-08 13:04
Local roots, digital connections: How Chicago’s small businesses are building with Solo
As a community builder at Mozilla, I’m all about staying connected — whether that’s producing community events to invite more people into our brand, or working directly with people to make sure our products are actually helping those who need the...
2024-10-08 13:04
A journalist-turned-product leader on reshaping the internet through community
Here at Mozilla, we are the first to admit the internet isn’t perfect, but we know the internet is pretty darn magical. The internet opens up doors and opportunities, allows for human connection, and lets everyone find where they belong — their cor...
2024-10-04 16:00
A journalist-turned-product leader on reshaping the internet through community and creative coding
Here at Mozilla, we are the first to admit the internet isn’t perfect, but we know the internet is pretty darn magical. The internet opens up doors and opportunities, allows for human connection, and lets everyone find where they belong — their cor...
2024-10-04 16:00
Privacy-preserving digital ads infrastructure: An overview of Anonym’s technology
BRAD SMALLWOOD, SVP AND ANONYM CO-FOUNDERGRAHAM MUDD, SVP OF PRODUCT AND ANONYM CO-FOUNDER It’s been four months since Anonym joined Mozilla. Anonym was founded with the belief that new technologies can keep digital ads effective  and measurable whi...
2024-10-04 16:00
A free and open internet shouldn’t come at the expense of privacy
MARK SURMAN, PRESIDENT, MOZILLA Keeping the internet, and the content that makes it a vital and vibrant part of our global society, free and accessible has been a core focus for Mozilla from our founding. How do we ensure creators get paid for their wo...
2024-10-03 16:00
Improving online advertising through product and infrastructure
LAURA CHAMBERS, CEO, MOZILLA CORPORATION As Mark shared in his blog, Mozilla is going to be more active in digital advertising. Our hypothesis is that we need to simultaneously work on public policy, standards, products and infrastructure. Today, I wan...
2024-10-03 16:00
Introducing Lumigator
In today’s fast-moving AI landscape, choosing the right large language model (LLM) for your project can feel like navigating a maze. With hundreds of models, each offering different capabilities, the process can be overwhelming. That’s why Mozilla....
2024-10-03 15:12