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• Hacker News1I think nobody wants AI in Firefox, MozillaMozilla is developing a built-in AI assistant called "Window AI" for Firefox as a third browsing mode. The opt-in feature aims to offer AI capabilities while keeping users in control. However, all 52 forum responses rejected the idea, with users asking Mozilla to stop adding AI features to Firefox.Unwanted AI integration in software:Users express frustration with AI features being forced into applications without user demand. The main complaint is constant nagging to use AI features rather than optional integration. Many compare it to Microsoft's Clippy and want AI hidden in menus rather than prominently displayed.Mozilla's strategic focus and resource allocation:Firefox users want Mozilla to concentrate solely on browser performance and functionality instead of side projects. Critics argue Mozilla wastes resources on trendy features while losing market share, though defenders note increased browser development spending and successful past initiatives like Project Quantum.Acceptable AI implementation approaches:Discussion of how AI could be properly integrated: locally-run models, complete disable options, ethical training data, and open source weights. Some users appreciate existing features like translation but want privacy-focused, optional implementations rather than cloud-based mandatory integrations.
• Reddit science1Using scented products indoors changes the chemistry of the air, producing as much air pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers say that breathing in these nanosized particles could have serious health implications.Using scented products indoors, such as flame-free candles and wax melts, can create significant indoor air pollution comparable to car exhaust. Research by Purdue University found these products release nanosized particles that can penetrate deep into lungs and potentially enter the bloodstream, posing serious respiratory health risks.Misleading title scope:Discussion about how study only focused on wax melts but title suggests all scented products, with debate about whether findings could logically extend to other scented itemsHealth concerns from chemist:A chemist's perspective against using scented products leads to sharing of personal health impact stories, from COPD to cancer cases, and debate about necessity of artificial scentsAir purification solutions:Discussion of HEPA filters and other air purification methods as solutions, with debate about effectiveness against different types of pollutants like VOCs and nanoparticles
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