WebProNews – “Mozilla is introducing Google Lens-powered visual search to Firefox desktop, enabling users to right-click images for contextual searches in an opt-in feature that prioritizes privacy. This partnership aims to boost engagement amid AI-driven browser innovations, though it raises questions about Google dependency and competitive dynamics. The phased rollout invites community feedback. Mozilla Corp. is venturing deeper into the realm of integrated search capabilities with its latest update to the Firefox browser, introducing a visual search feature powered by Google Lens exclusively for desktop users. This rollout, announced in a recent community post, aims to enhance how users interact with online content by allowing them to search using images directly within the browser…The mechanics of this new tool involve right-clicking on an image or selecting a portion of it to initiate a search via Google Lens, which then provides contextual information, translations, or related results. Mozilla emphasizes that this is an opt-in feature, giving users control over activation, which aligns with the company’s longstanding commitment to privacy and user agency. Yet, for industry observers, this partnership with Google raises intriguing questions about competitive dynamics in the browser space, where Firefox has historically positioned itself as an independent alternative to Chrome…” [h/t Pete Weiss]