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EU browser choice rules boost Firefox user numbers

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Mozilla has seen a significant increase in Firefox users in the EU, attributing the growth to the Digital Markets Act's browser choice screen requirements. The company reported that this regulation has led to millions of new users, and they are encouraging other countries, like Britain, to adopt similar measures. Separately, Microsoft is making its Copilot AI assistant more accessible within its Office suite. AI

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RANK_REASON The cluster discusses the impact of a regulation on user numbers and a product update, but does not contain primary source reporting on a new release or significant event.

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EU browser choice rules boost Firefox user numbers

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    EU browser choice rules send millions more users Firefox's way

    Mozilla claims the Digital Markets Act delivered lasting bump, invites Britain to do similar

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