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Mozilla CFO Warns Google Restrictions Threaten Firefox's Future

5/3/2025

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Mozilla's CFO, Eric Muhlheim, warned that the DOJ's proposed restrictions on Google's search monopoly could jeopardize Firefox's future. With Google providing 85% of Firefox's revenue, any loss could lead to drastic budget cuts. Although alternatives like Bing are available, they fall short in revenue, putting Mozilla's survival at risk in a shifting market.

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Mozilla's CFO, Eric Muhlheim, warned that the DOJ's proposed restrictions on Google's search monopoly could jeopardize Firefox's future. With Google providing 85% of Firefox's revenue, any loss could lead to drastic budget cuts. Although alternatives like Bing are available, they fall short in revenue, putting Mozilla's survival at risk in a shifting market.