Hello,

In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to make a $10 USD contribution to Mozilla. Since you’re someone who has joined our movement, I hope you will let me explain why your contribution is so important – especially today.

Right now, a small number of powerful companies have an enormous impact on our online experiences. The rise of AI has changed the way we engage in our daily lives, and in some cases it has made it more difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. Plus we must continue advocating for policies that protect our privacy online and give people control over their personal data.

That work is not easy – but it is crucial if we are going to put people in control of their online experiences.

That’s why the Mozilla community is building the global movement to reclaim the internet from irresponsible tech companies. Because it’s going to require millions of people worldwide working together to ensure that the internet remains open and accessible for all of us.

The stakes for our movement are incredibly high, and the truth is that August tends to be a slower month for fundraising. So before this month comes to a close, I’m hoping that you will make a $10 USD contribution to keep Mozilla on track to reach our ambitious fundraising goals.

Can you make a $10 USD contribution to Mozilla today to sustain the campaign work required to take on big tech companies, ensure AI is trustworthy, and protect our privacy? We can do all of this – as long as we’re in this together.

Today the internet is at an inflection point. Advancements in AI have brought about serious changes to how we interact with technology. And to be completely honest, it is too early to fully understand what those changes will mean for society.

But one thing is for certain: the AI landscape as it exists today is largely dominated by a handful of large companies that are not transparent about how they build their AI models. We are living in a moment where more and more we – the people – are becoming the product and our personal data is collected and sold for profit.

But we do not have to accept these irresponsible practices. A better future is possible, as long as we are ready to stand together and create it.

That is what our movement to reclaim the internet is all about. Together we have the power to regain control over our online experiences by reclaiming our data, our agency, and our ability to shape how we interact with the internet.

If that is a future you want to be a part of, I hope you will consider making a $10 USD contribution.

Contribute $10 USD to Mozilla today to build the movement to reclaim the internet and create a new status quo of trustworthy AI.

Thank you for all you do for the internet.

Michael Whitney
Director, Digital Engagement
Mozilla