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Firefox is adding a switch to turn AI features off

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Firefox is adding a switch to turn AI features off Open in Theverge.com
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  • Starting with Firefox 148, you’ll find a new AI controls section in desktop settings to block current and future generative AI features.
  • The controls menu lets you turn on or off AI features, including translations, PDF alt text, AI-enhanced tab grouping, link previews, and a sidebar AI chatbot.
  • Mozilla emphasizes choice by allowing either full AI suppression or selective tool usage, with preferences persisting across updates and avoiding intrusive prompts when toggled on.

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'We've heard from many who want nothing to do with AI': Mozilla is rolling out AI controls for Firefox in the next build

https://www.pcgamer.com/software/browsers/weve-heard-from-many-who-want-nothing-to-do-with-ai-says-mozilla-as-it-introduces-an-ai-blocking-menu-to-upcoming-firefox-builds/Pcgamer.com
'We've heard from many who want nothing to do with AI': Mozilla is rolling out AI controls for Firefox in the next build

Firefox Getting New Controls to Turn Off AI Features

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/02/firefox-ai-toggle/Macrumors.com
Firefox Getting New Controls to Turn Off AI Features

Mozilla Adds Option to Disable New AI Features Coming to Firefox Browser

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Mozilla Adds Option to Disable New AI Features Coming to Firefox Browser

Mozilla Firefox browser to launch AI off-switch

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