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Artificial Intelligence controls are coming to Firefox, and Mozilla is clearly courting the AI-skeptics

February 2, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
AI Firefox

Firefox 148 introduces AI controls that give users the power to enable, customize, or completely block AI features, a clear nod to people wary of AI.

Categories Mozilla, Artificial Intelligence, Firefox Tags AI skepticism, artificial intelligence, browser privacy, Firefox, Firefox AI controls, Mozilla, Open Source, user control, web browser

Firefox promises an AI kill switch

December 20, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Firefox kill switch AI

Firefox is responding to heavy criticism over AI being added to the browser by promising a true AI kill switch. The feature would let users permanently disable all AI functionality, restoring control for those who simply do not want it.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Firefox, Mozilla Tags AI backlash, AI features, browser privacy, Firefox, Jake Archibald, Mozilla, open web, user control, web browser, web developers
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