Bloomberg Talks Mozilla CEO Talks AI in Search
Nov 17, 2025
Laura Chambers, CEO of Mozilla Corporation, dives into the evolution of web browsers and the rise of AI integration. She highlights the new interest from AI companies in browsers, emphasizing the potential risks to user data privacy. Chambers also discusses the dynamic between standalone AI apps and browser experiences, advocating for open-source alternatives to prevent monopolies. Plus, she unveils Firefox's innovative AI strategy, including SmartWindows, which prioritizes transparency and user control.
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Browser Resurgence Driven By AI
- Browsers are experiencing a resurgence as AI companies enter the space seeking deep user data access.
- Laura Chambers notes browsers hold credentials, tabs, and behavioral signals that AIs crave.
Browsers Becoming Active Agents
- Browsers are shifting from content containers to active agents that perform tasks for users.
- This change increases the power and sensitivity of the data browsers can access and use.
Center Privacy And Control
- Prioritize privacy, choice, and control when building or using AI-enabled browsers.
- Chambers argues successful browsers must center trust and transparency to protect user data.