Mozilla Announces Layoffs and Strategic Shift Towards AI and Firefox Mobile

In a significant restructuring, Mozilla lays off approximately 60 employees and refocuses its efforts on AI development and Firefox Mobile to adapt to the evolving tech landscape.

Mozilla has laid off around 60 staff members, or about five percent of its workforce, as part of a strategic shift.
The company is scaling back investment in several products, including its VPN, Relay, and mozilla.social on Mastodon, to concentrate on Firefox Mobile and AI.
Mozilla's decision follows the appointment of Laura Chambers as interim CEO, signaling a new direction for the organization.
The layoffs and strategic refocus come amid a challenging market for mobile browsers, where Firefox holds a minor share.
Mozilla aims to develop trustworthy open-source AI and improve Firefox Mobile's competitiveness, especially in light of recent regulatory changes in Europe.