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Firefox Testing Privacy-Friendly Web Translations
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this post was submitted on 11 Aug 2023
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I imagine they explored dumping Google, but all indicators show they would be on life-support for that decision
Their contract with Google for having Google search as the primary search engine on Firefox, at least as of a couple of years ago, has been key in keeping the company afloat. I would be surprised if that wasn't still the case.
That's what I'm alluding to
Google keeps FF afloat?
They pay a lot of money to be the default search engine. It's a compromise.
Ohh I see, had no idea. That does seem like a bit of a conflict.
It's where the majority of Mozilla's funding comes from. Last I checked, the Google deal was responsible for something like 85% of their income.
😬 that’s a little terrifying. Especially with the web drm bs now
They get something like $500 million annually from Google. They have decently-sized cash reserves, but they'd have a LOT of trouble if Google ever cancel that deal.