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Matthias Bastian

Matthias is the co-founder and publisher of THE DECODER, exploring how AI is fundamentally changing the relationship between humans and computers.
Read full article about: Firefox tests AI Window, giving users more control over in-browser AI

Firefox is testing a new feature called "AI Window," giving users a dedicated space in the browser to interact with an AI assistant when they want it. Mozilla frames the tool as a controlled chat panel that can support browsing tasks without reshaping how people use the browser. The company says users decide if, when, and how the feature appears, and they can disable it at any time.

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Mozilla positions this approach as a contrast to browsers like OpenAI's Atlas, where AI is either always present or completely absent, or, in Mozilla's view, nudges users into open-ended chat sessions. With AI Window, Firefox aims to maintain its identity as a fast, private, and independent browser, treating AI as an optional layer built around transparency and user control. Those interested can join Mozilla's waiting list. All AI browsers released so far have already faced significant security issues.

Read full article about: Google invests 5.5 billion euros in new data centers and offices in Germany

Google plans to invest about 5.5 billion euros (around $6 billion) in Germany by 2029, with most of the funding going to new data centers and expanded office space. The company will build a new data center near Frankfurt and expand another facility in the same area. Munich, Frankfurt, and Berlin are also slated for new or larger office spaces.

Google says these projects will support around 9,000 jobs per year and contribute over 1 billion euros annually to Germany’s economic output. German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil described the move as "investments for future jobs in Germany" and emphasized the need to boost private investment alongside public funds. "This is exactly what we need right now," Klingbeil said. According to Google, these investments are part of its long-term strategy for Europe.