Mozilla blocks Chrome's Prompt API, citing security and UX concerns

Mozilla blocks Chrome's Prompt API, citing security and UX concerns

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Mozilla formally opposed Chrome's proposed Prompt API, arguing it conflates user intent with browser capabilities in ways that could be exploited. For indie developers building web apps, this signals potential friction ahead as browsers diverge on APIs—what works in Chrome may face resistance elsewhere, fragmenting the platform further.

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