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Mozilla is introducing Google Lens-powered visual search to Firefox desktop, enabling users to right-click images for contextual searches in an opt-in feature that prioritizes privacy. This partnership aims to boost engagement amid AI-driven browser innovations, though it raises questions about Google dependency and competitive dynamics. The phased rollout invites community feedback.

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[–] jqubed@lemmy.world 44 points 2 days ago

Upvoting for awareness, not because I’m happy about it

[–] slazer2au@lemmy.world 21 points 2 days ago

At least it is opt in and not opt out like other Mozilla bullshit they have added.

[–] felsiq@piefed.zip 27 points 2 days ago

Hard fucking pass, thanks

[–] grue@lemmy.world 14 points 2 days ago

It used to be Mozilla would try to engineer their own open source and privacy-respecting alternative for web infrastructure stuff like this.

[–] TacoButtPlug@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 days ago (2 children)

What happened to Mozilla, man?

[–] WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago
[–] Tehdastehdas@piefed.social 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Decades of shit code made browser development so difficult and expensive that Mozilla is dependent on Google's teat to stay afloat.

[–] MCasq_qsaCJ_234@lemmy.zip 1 points 7 hours ago

We just have to wait for Ladybird

[–] Seasm0ke@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago

Glad there are plenty of forks that will eliminate this shit

[–] ook@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 2 days ago

Uuuugh. No.

[–] ozoned@piefed.social 4 points 2 days ago

Zen browser is fantastic IMO. Zen is built on Firefox with lots of nice tweaks and changes to make it feel innovative.

[–] altphoto@lemmy.today 2 points 1 day ago

I need a doggie please and a cowgirl but in reverse. And I'm getting hungry for some spitroast. Oh Firefox do you think you could help?

[–] Wakmrow@hexbear.net 1 points 1 day ago

I want Google lens off my phone.

[–] IceFoxX@lemmy.world -1 points 2 days ago

Its since Laura Chambers is CEO mozilla is going down.