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this post was submitted on 23 Jun 2025
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Its run locally on the device. Did you even read it?
Trust me bro.
Run locally doesn't mean it isn't sending telemetry data about the inputs and outputs.
AI also doesn't mean that it has to send data to a backend. Your basis for accusing Mozilla of doing something questionable is that they put technologies to use which happen to also be used by data-harvesting companies. This is like saying they're evil, because they use programming languages or databases. It entirely depends on how these technologies are used.
It would be like saying they want to harvest data because they switched the code base to Chromium, not programming languages in general.
Ok, I disagree.
why would adding a local AI make them more likely to use telemetry data without user consent? it's not like they couldn't already have access to your entire browsing history if they wanted to
I am saying that the phrase 'run locally' does not guarantee that the data will remain local. If they don't make telemetry defaulted to off then many people will trust the 'we respect your privacy' message and assume the data is staying local without searching out an opt out setting.
I am not saying Firefox will send data if telemetry is turned off. I am saying that adding AI is associated with sneaky ways of collecting data and yes that is a reason to be suspicious about motives.
This is the FUD you were accused of and frankly it's a valid accusation. You didn't need to say this. The only purpose it serves is fear mongering
Don't be suspicious, don't be suspicious!
If they said that AI related telemetry would not exist or would be off by default I wouldn't be suspicious. Not directly making that clear and focusing on 'locally run' is why I am suspicious. Not presuming guilt, just being wary.