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Google workspace threatening to block firefox access

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Pangram verdict · v3.3

We believe that this document is fully human-written

0 %

AI likelihood · overall

Human
100% human-written 0% AI-generated
SEGMENTS · HUMAN 1 of 1
SEGMENTS · AI 0 of 1
WORD COUNT 166
PEAK AI % 0% · §1
Analyzed
Jun 19
backend: pangram/v3.3
Segments scanned
1 windows
avg 166 words each
Distribution
100 / 0%
human / AI fraction
Verdict
Human
Pangram v3.3

Article text · 166 words · 1 segments analyzed

Human AI-generated
§1 Human · 0%

At the time of writing (2026-06-18), Google Workspace appears to be starting to warn users from Firefox that they must use Chrome. This was for a Google Workspace Business Plus account and workspace, from an up to date browser and OS. At this time, Firefox access still seems to work but I’ve no idea for how long. Specific warning Icon indicating that the user may soon lose their access to their account. Secure your device for safe app access To help keep your data secure, make sure that your device meets your organisation's security requirements Next steps

Download Chrome Browser and sign in with your work account

This was from a webpage with url https://access.workspace.google.com/remediate?urlparams=REDACTED Screenshot below Response from Google support Absolutely nothing useful, repeatedly transferred around and took ages. Why do I care? My team need to make sure that their software works in multiple browsers, and I personally prefer using firefox and don’t want to be forced to use Chrome for no discernable benefit.