Mozilla Survey: People have less control over their personal data, the world is afraid of Big Tech companies, Mozilla reveals..

In today's digital age, the meaning of the word "privacy" is becoming increasingly blurred. Everything we search for, the videos we watch, and the conversations we have are being tracked. To understand this concern, Mozilla, the company behind the popular web browser Firefox, has taken a significant step. As part of its "Open What You Want" campaign, Mozilla sought to understand whether ordinary people feel a sense of freedom in their online world. Mozilla surveyed 8,000 adults in the US, UK, France, and Germany, and the results are quite alarming.

It's too late now...
84% of those surveyed clearly stated that they don't feel they have any control over their online privacy. Germans were slightly more optimistic, with 21% believing they are in control, but the situation is dire in other countries. Most concerning is that 24% have given up. They say it's too late now, as big tech companies already have so much information about them that there's no point in trying to hide anything anymore.

People are angry about AI and tracking.
Users feel both anger and frustration towards big tech companies. 47% are angry that they are being tracked without their consent.  Meanwhile, 38% are upset that their personal data is being used to train AI (Artificial Intelligence) without their permission. 36% (especially in the US and UK) are frustrated that companies know too much about them.

Data tracking is hidden in confusing settings.
The report also revealed that the default settings of browsers are so complicated that users cannot change them even if they want to. Firefox's VP of Product, Ajit Varma, emphasized that technology should always prioritize humanity. Meanwhile, Mozilla's Global Marketing VP, Christina Lang, says that Mozilla's goal is to give people back the control that big tech companies have taken away.

People are now beginning to see not sharing their data as their greatest weapon for maintaining their freedom. This survey clearly shows that the current structure of the internet is eroding user trust.

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