A Response to Mozilla's Next Chapter

Waterfox's founder responds to Mozilla's AI-first strategy by arguing that large language models fundamentally conflict with what a browser should be: a transparent user agent. While acknowledging Mozilla's existential pressures, the piece distinguishes between useful, auditable machine learning tools like local translation and opaque LLMs that mediate between users and the web. Waterfox commits to remaining AI-free, focusing instead on performance, standards compliance, and user control. The response emphasizes the importance of formal governance structures in browser projects and positions Waterfox as an alternative for users who want browsers that serve rather than interpret.