The Mozilla Corporation should be very familiar with transitions, having recently completed a major one themselves that saw 30% of staff laid off last year. This organizational shift comes as the company aims to adapt to a rapidly evolving technology landscape, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in web browsing.
Laura Chambers, who headed up the organization for a few years as interim CEO. Later, Anthony Enzor-DeMeo took the helm as the new CEO. Enzor-DeMeo most recently was general manager for Firefox. He comes to us with deep experience in product from his work at Roofstock, Better, Wayfair and others.
Under Enzor-DeMeo’s leadership, Mozilla is shifting its focus towards diversifying its revenue streams beyond its longstanding partnership with Google, which currently provides a significant portion of the company’s income as its default search engine. The company has recently chosen to end its advocacy and global programs. This move signals a broader, strategic shift of its operating priorities.
Enzor-DeMeo envisions expanding Firefox into “a broader ecosystem of trusted software,” which includes integrating AI features that enhance user experience. He knows what an uphill battle Mozilla is fighting. Previously dominant browsers, like Google Chrome and Apple’s Safari, now find themselves in the rearview mirror with fresh challengers like Perplexity, Arc, OpenAI, and Opera. Other startups are building AI features directly into their browser interfaces. Their ultimate ambition is to provide users with AI-powered assistance in real-time as they navigate the web.
AI must be an opt-out — something people can’t possibly use unless they go out of their way to turn it off. Users should never have to think about why something works the way it does. Additionally, Enzor-DeMeo pointed out that just being aware of this can make users overall more equipped to understand the value they’re receiving from AI functionalities.
Today, Mozilla is beginning a very cool new adventure. The firm is preparing to bring big plans to life behind-the-scenes as they prepare for their unveiling at the Techcrunch Disrupt SF happening October 13-15th, 2026. This is a great opportunity to check out Mozilla’s vision for the future of Firefox. They’ll show you how they’re going to put AI in their product but keep users in charge.