Firefox will soon let you block all of its generative AI features
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Firefox is introducing new settings that allow users to disable generative AI features within the desktop browser. These controls provide the option to block AI capabilities, giving users more authority over individual AI-powered functions.
Written from all 5 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechCrunch·Firefox will soon let you block all of its generative AI features
Firefox will introduce a new AI controls section in its settings. This feature, starting with Firefox 148, allows users to block generative AI features. Users can manage AI settings in the desktop browser.
- TechMeme·Mozilla says Firefox users will be able to disable all AI features in its desktop browser, starting with Firefox 148, rolling out on February 24 (Sergiu Gatlan/BleepingComputer)
Mozilla will allow Firefox users to disable all AI features in the desktop browser. This option will be available starting with Firefox 148. Users can also manage AI features individually.
- The Verge·Firefox is adding a switch to turn AI features off
Firefox will add an "AI control" option to its settings menu. This feature allows users to disable or enable individual AI features, including a built-in chatbot and translations. Users can control AI tab group suggestions and more.
- Engadget·Firefox will soon offer a way to block all of its generative AI features
Firefox will introduce a feature to block its generative AI capabilities. This move allows users to opt-out of AI-powered features. The update aims to enhance user control over AI functionality.
- Hacker News·Firefox Getting New Controls to Turn Off AI Features
Firefox is introducing new controls to disable AI features. Users will be able to turn off AI-powered features. This update aims to provide more user control over AI functionality.
Related stories
- Google updates AI Mode in Chrome, letting users open links side by side with AI Mode on desktop; users can search across multiple tabs on desktop and mobile (Aisha Malik/TechCrunch)5 outlets
- Google launches Skills, repeatable AI prompts users can run in Chrome with a keyboard shortcut; users can set up their own Skills or choose from 50+ presets (Reece Rogers/Wired)5 outlets
- Roblox is censoring chats with AI3 outlets
- UK forces Google to let publishers opt out of AI search results without losing their ranking6 outlets