Google AI Mode unavailable on Firefox and Linux browsers
Users on Firefox, particularly on Linux, cannot access Google's AI Mode search feature that is available on Chrome. The selective availability raises accessibility and potential antitrust concerns. No official explanation has been provided by Google for the browser restriction.
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