Firefox Becomes First Major Browser With A Full AI Kill Switch

As with most other software products, web browsers are full speed ahead in implementing AI features. However, Firefox has encountered push-back from a significant portion of its user base who want “nothing to do” with AI. Mozilla is hoping to juggle building in more AI features without alienating users by offering a way to turn these features on or off.

Ajit Varma, head of Firefox, shared in a blog post that the company is keenly aware that its users aren’t all aboard the AI bandwagon. It’s why the company will be including a “new AI controls section within the desktop browser settings. It provides a single place to block current and future generative AI features in Firefox.”

Users will even be able to pick out which individual AI features they do or do not want with their browsing experience. When this option rolls out, features such as translations ...