Mozilla's Opposition to Chrome's Prompt API | Hacker News
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Mozilla pushed back on Chrome’s proposed Prompt API, arguing the browser should not rush to standardize built-in AI access.
A Hacker News thread debated whether browser AI features belong in web standards and whether different models would behave consistently across browsers.
Commenters also questioned device requirements, local AI support, and how portable the API would be for vendors like Firefox, Edge, and Safari.
The discussion reflected broader concerns that Google could shape the future of browser APIs and repeat past privacy and control controversies.



