Firefox maker torches Google for building Prompt API into browser

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Mozilla criticizes Google for integrating Prompt API into their browser, sparking debate on AI integration and browser security

intermediate Published 30 Apr 2026

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Mozilla criticizes Google for integrating Prompt API into their browser, sparking debate on AI integration and browser security

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