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Nov 19, 2024 | 
lxer.com | Mitchell Baker
What was browsing the web like in 2004? People said things like “surfing the internet,” for starters. Excessive pop-up ads were annoying but they felt like the norm. The search bar and multiple tabs did not exist, and there seemed to be only in sight. That is, until Firefox 1.0 arrived and gave it real competition.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
blog.mozilla.org | Mitchell Baker
What was browsing the web like in 2004? People said things like “surfing the internet,” for starters. Excessive pop-up ads were annoying but they felt like the norm. The search bar and multiple tabs did not exist, and there seemed to be only in sight. That is, until Firefox 1.0 arrived and gave it real competition.
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May 15, 2024 | 
blog.mozilla.org | Mitchell Baker |Mark Surman
Last August, we announced that Mozilla was seeking a new executive director to lead its movement building arm. I’m excited to announce that Nabiha Syed — media executive, lawyer, and champion of public interest technology — is joining us to take on this role. I’ve gotten to know — and admire — Nabiha over the last few years in her role as the chief executive officer of The Markup.
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May 15, 2024 | 
blog.mozilla.org | Mitchell Baker |Mark Surman
Delight — absolute delight — is what I felt when my parents brought home a Compaq Deskpro 386 for us to play with. It was love at first sight, thanks to games like Reader Rabbit, but I fell especially hard once we had a machine connected to the Internet. The unparalleled joy that comes from making things with and for other people was intoxicating.
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Feb 8, 2024 | 
blog.mozilla.org | Mitchell Baker
Today marks a significant moment in our journey, and I am thrilled to share some important news with you. After much thoughtful consideration, I have decided to transition from the role of CEO of Mozilla Corporation back to the position of Mozilla Corporation Executive Chairwoman, a role I held with great passion for many years. During my 25 years at Mozilla, I’ve worn many hats, and this move is driven by a desire to streamline our focus and leadership for the challenges ahead.
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Feb 1, 2024 | 
lxer.com | Mitchell Baker |Mark Surman
Just over a year ago Mozilla launched two big investments in AI — a $35 million investment in a responsible tech fund, Mozilla Ventures and a $30 million investment in a R+D Lab developing trustworthy AI, Mozilla.AI. Since those initial investments, Mozilla has accelerated our efforts to build and deploy AI that adheres to our mission of 25 years — putting people first, while being truly trustworthy and open. While AI was the story of 2023, the emphasis on AI is not going anywhere.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
blog.mozilla.org | Mitchell Baker |Mark Surman
Just over a year ago Mozilla launched two big investments in AI — a $35 million investment in a responsible tech fund, Mozilla Ventures and a $30 million investment in a R+D Lab developing trustworthy AI, Mozilla.AI. Since those initial investments, Mozilla has accelerated our efforts to build and deploy AI that adheres to our mission of 25 years — putting people first, while being truly trustworthy and open. While AI was the story of 2023, the emphasis on AI is not going anywhere.
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Dec 4, 2023 | 
lxer.com | Mitchell Baker
Today, I’m thrilled to announce that Mozilla Foundation is appointing four new members to its Board of Directors. Over the years, I’ve written about our efforts to expand the Board, most recently in March 2023. Each time, I emphasize that by joining Mozilla’s Board, leaders commit to joining a movement for internet health that spans not just our staff, but also our community.
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Dec 4, 2023 | 
blog.mozilla.org | Mitchell Baker
Today, I’m thrilled to announce that Mozilla Foundation is appointing four new members to its Board of Directors. Over the years, I’ve written about our efforts to expand the Board, most recently in March 2023. Each time, I emphasize that by joining Mozilla’s Board, leaders commit to joining a movement for internet health that spans not just our staff, but also our community.
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Oct 4, 2023 | 
blog.mozilla.org | Mitchell Baker
Skip to content Artists, activists, creators and more to be celebrated at event in Berlin, Germany on Friday, Oct. 13After months of searching and almost a thousand submissions from all over the globe, we are proud to announce the 25 people who will be honored at the Rise 25 Awards, which will be held during Mozilla’s Reclaim the Internet, a five day-long event in Berlin, Germany that kicks off Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.
