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It’s kinda telling, that there is no “Stop implementing AI” options, only how it could be used in a “responsible / open / transparent” way. So I guess they are way past that point? I used the free text fields to express my opinion.
The translate feature in Firefox cannot possibly be an LLM. It is instead some kind of “NMT” (Neural Machine Translation) thing called “Marian”. That’s the problem with using imprecise terms like “AI” since, with enough squinting an adding machine from the 18th century is “AI”.
Nobody’s browser should have a link to an LLM in their browser without full informed consent, period. And given Mozilla’s track record in injecting unwanted technologies (remember Pocket?) into their browser, I no longer have any confidence that they won’t inject LLM slop into their flagship.
Nobody claimed that translate was an LLM, there are uses for LLM and Pocket was used and loved by a lot of people, so it wasn’t unwanted.
I remain unconvinced that LLMs have any practical application given their massive costs.
Pocket was used and loved by a lot of people, sure, but it was forced upon everybody, even those who did not love it and did not want to use it, and, get this, couldn’t be rid of it until the noise got loud enough Mozilla finally added the ability to remove it. THIS is why I no longer trust Mozilla people. They’ve very clearly veered away from their original user-focused world.
So, Pocket alone made me mistrust Mozilla. Now let’s talk Looking Glass. Let’s talk all the AI crap they’re now shoving in without an opt-in and without an easy way to opt-out. Mozilla is no different, ethically, than any other Silly Con Valley company. Just without the profits.