JFC Mozilla, I wish you’d stop packing useless shit into the browser. I’m spending more time with each install disabling stuff in about:config
Mozilla's Firefox adds Perplexity's AI answer engine as a new search option | TechCrunch
Submitted 22 hours ago by ardi60@reddthat.com to technology@lemmy.world
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lanky_ginger@lemmy.world 21 hours ago
SSUPII@sopuli.xyz 18 hours ago
This is literally just one search engine selection.
pHr34kY@lemmy.world 18 hours ago
It’s funny that people get upset about one line in a config file that’s not even selected by default.
ImgurRefugee114@reddthat.com 20 hours ago
I use librewolf via nix home-manager to declaratively configure preferences, plugins, engines, bookmarks, and policy settings. My librewolf configuration module is my largest config file by far… At least I don’t need to reapply it by hand anymore, but I really wish Firefox didn’t suck so much.
Here’s hoping ladybird is a success.
HertzDentalBar@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 hours ago
This is just a search engine option not some built in AI tool.
No issue here other than fuck AI in general. Just don’t use it.
cecilkorik@lemmy.ca 22 hours ago
Librewolf. You’re welcome.
paequ2@lemmy.today 19 hours ago
Has anyone figured out how to automate updates on macOS (ew I know, but it’s my wife’s computer)?
Ghoelian@piefed.social 19 hours ago
I just use homebrew with quarantine disabled (otherwise homebrew will auto-update the package with quarantine enabled again, even if you installed it without).
I don’t like macs. Just have to use one for work.
firepenny@lemmy.world 17 hours ago
Why does AI need to be shoved into everything, honestly its not AI its just an LLM that summarizes your search, and plays as a yes man.
Atherel@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 hours ago
It’s totally “shoved” when it’s just an additional option in the search engine sélection…
nialv7@lemmy.world 16 hours ago
I mean, if this helps fund Firefox and is not too intrusive then I am fine with it.
tekato@lemmy.world 4 hours ago
AI has money and Mozilla needs it. Are you going to pay for Firefox development?
Treczoks@lemmy.world 15 hours ago
How about not adding more AI shit instead?
chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 11 hours ago
It’s just a search engine choice.
I agree with the sentiment, but this is quite possibly the least offensive idea Mozilla has had in a while.
BCBoy911@lemmy.ca 3 hours ago
Boooooo. I hope Mozilla is at least getting paid a shit ton of AI money for this.
NuXCOM_90Percent@lemmy.zip 10 hours ago
I get that Mozilla needs to keep the lights on but… yeah.
I’ve increasingly been meaning to switch to a fork. Anyone aware of a good way to self host a bookmark (and preferably tab) sync?
rikonium@discuss.tchncs.de 9 hours ago
I set up floccus but haven’t dove completely into it. So far it’s neat though.
Jason2357@lemmy.ca 4 hours ago
Floccus is so neat. Way more than just Mozilla’s sync.
sramder@lemmy.world 21 hours ago
Because it costs money to add shit nobody wants so we need sponsors, to add more shit nobody wants…
FaceDeer@fedia.io 19 hours ago
"Nobody wants" is false.
Goodlucksil@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 hours ago
“Almost nobody wants”. Happy?
jqubed@lemmy.world 20 hours ago
I’m not upvoting out of support for this move but to spread awareness
FaceDeer@fedia.io 19 hours ago
Whereas I'm upvoting because I support adding options. If you don't like it, don't use it.
jqubed@lemmy.world 9 hours ago
I really don’t know enough about Perplexity AI to have an opinion one way or another, which is why I’m upvoting for awareness. I can’t say whether it’s a good or bad thing, although I’m not optimistic given the general trend of shoehorning “AI” in whether it makes sense or not, but I’m sure there are actually useful applications for the product and a better search engine could be one. I want actual search results, though, not a generated slop answer.
goatinspace@feddit.org 18 hours ago
Voting is confusing
root@lemmy.world 21 hours ago
Ew. Also, LibreWolf.
Little8Lost@lemmy.world 19 hours ago
I prefer waterfox but i normally use them booth as they are awesome (one just with the basic addons and the other with all the addons i want but they could break websites)
Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 17 hours ago
AI-shittification begins.
alexdeathway@programming.dev 16 hours ago
It’s a search option, probably like how different search engines are present.
Fizz@lemmy.nz 14 hours ago
Good to see some diversification away from google.
Resplendent606@piefed.social 22 hours ago
Another reason not to use vanilla Firefox.
NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zip 9 hours ago
Ones that work well take your natural language input, spend time searching and offer results. Not summarize anything. How well does perplexity work in that regard I wonder?
_g_be@lemmy.world 5 hours ago
I find that chatgpt and claude try to give you one answer and sounds mildly to very certain about themselves without giving references.
Perplexity actually gives reference links for each claim it makes, which I find better because I can check it’s work and fork off and explore further myself at any point along it’s reasoning.
As a definite AI Hater, I find it to be a good middle ground LLM / search engine
kittenzrulz123@lemmy.blahaj.zone 19 hours ago
Once again Mozilla adds shit nobody wants and wonders why nobody uses Firefox anymore
FishFace@lemmy.world 16 hours ago
People don’t use Firefox because it doesn’t have a global tech company shoving it onto people
rozodru@piefed.social 13 hours ago
I mean honeslty why use base firefox when there are much better forks of firefox. Floorp for example which I like.
If I want straight up firefox without the AI stuff then I’ll just go use Librewolf.
circledot@feddit.org 16 hours ago
They should listen to Meredith Whittaker (German) the boss of Signal.
boogiebored@lemmy.world 12 hours ago
Link 404s for me.
circledot@feddit.org 11 hours ago
I changed it, should work now.
goatinspace@feddit.org 21 hours ago
Floorp
isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca 19 hours ago
I legit can’t get over the name, and the interface is buggy.
The name is either made to enounce the sound of a plunger releasing its suction, or it’s meant to be pronounced “floor pee”.
I’ll pick Librewolf instead.
paequ2@lemmy.today 19 hours ago
I never thought to read “floorp” as “floor” + “pee”, but now I can’t unsee that.
goatinspace@feddit.org 18 hours ago
It was buggy. Not sure what version you got. Works fine for me.
ColdWater@lemmy.ca 13 hours ago
Fuuuuck mozilla
Alaknar@sopuli.xyz 13 hours ago
Can you read, mate?
It’s an optional choice for the search engine.
YOU decide if and when and what to send there. What’s the big issue here?
Idontcare@lemmynsfw.com 17 hours ago
Why must they keep digging into their crate of foot guns…
snoons@lemmy.ca 21 hours ago
🫥
berty@feddit.org 14 hours ago
So it’s just another search engine option, they probably get money for that too. No big deal for me, I don’t have to use it if I don’t want to.