They never offer you the choice. The turn it on by default, and do not even inform you of how or where to turn it off.
Giving users a choice would mean an option during install or first run.
How should Firefox incorporate AI on this profile?
A) running when FF starts
B) turn on AI at user request at time of request
C) disable all AI on this profile
That to me looks like choice. I do use Firefox as my main.
The Firefox thing is not specific to opening a PDF. I get the same behavior you describe just when I open Firefox. It's probably just first launch after a new boot for me but I'm not sure.
I'm with you. New mechanics? You can drive to the next course? Cool. Can't wait for the dlc where you get to wash your kart after the race is over too.
This point comes up a lot, but how does Photoshop survive? If chrome were split, Im sure they would find ways to make it work.
Corporate licensing would probably be the #1 way they could survive easily. The general public sees alternatives as "junk" to the main thing when it comes to tech. This, imo, is why Firefox is near death.
Now idk if the licensing route would be better or worse for us.
I am aware of Tenncent's holdings beyond just the games you list.
Just bc you do not see the effects does not mean nothing burger.
I'd suggest you look into Microsoft's EEE strategy. Or consider Activiosn's effect on Blizzard.
And these are just gaming examples.