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Mozilla’s financial stability, and consequently its ability to invest in open-source web technologies and AI-driven climate change initiatives, is threatened by uncertainty surrounding its search revenue deal with Google. A Mozilla executive warned that potential restrictions on Google’s search monopoly, as pursued by the Justice Department, could severely impact Firefox’s resources. This funding shortfall could paradoxically hinder competition in the tech landscape, as Mozilla plays a key role in supporting open-source alternatives and promoting a diverse web ecosystem.