San Francisco: Mozilla has appointed long time insider Anthony Enzor DeMeo as its new chief executive officer, signaling a renewed push to reshape the Firefox browser with artificial intelligence while protecting user privacy.
Enzor DeMeo, who previously served as general manager of Firefox, takes over at a time when the global browser market is rapidly changing due to the rise of AI driven tools. He succeeds interim chief executive Laura Chambers, who led the organization during a challenging transition period.
In his first comments as CEO, Enzor DeMeo said Mozilla wants to make Firefox more helpful and relevant by carefully adding AI powered features that assist users with everyday tasks such as reading, searching and organizing information. He stressed that any AI tools introduced in Firefox would respect user choice and data privacy, staying true to Mozilla’s long standing mission.
Mozilla is under pressure as rival browsers roll out advanced AI features that can summarize content, answer questions and act as digital assistants. Products backed by large technology companies are moving quickly, raising concerns among privacy focused users about how personal data is handled.
A key challenge for Mozilla is its heavy dependence on search related income, particularly payments from Google, which accounts for the bulk of its revenue. Under Enzor DeMeo’s leadership, the organization plans to diversify its income by exploring new products and services, including optional paid tools linked to AI and privacy.
Industry observers say Mozilla’s approach is different from its competitors. Instead of tightly integrating one proprietary AI system, Firefox is expected to give users more control over which AI models they use, including open source options. This strategy aims to attract users who value transparency and independence from big technology platforms.
Mozilla has already begun testing limited AI features in Firefox and plans to expand them gradually over the coming year. The company believes that combining trusted technology with responsible AI could help Firefox regain momentum in a crowded browser market.
With a new CEO at the helm, Mozilla is betting that a careful and ethical use of artificial intelligence can secure its place in the next phase of the internet, while keeping users firmly in control of their online experience.