Firefox Developer Says AI ‘Kill Switch’ Will Let Users Turn Off All AI Tools in the Browser

The change received quick backlash from the community, who haven't forgotten the 2024 instance where Mozilla turned on "privacy-preserving attribution" by default.

Mozilla is adding a global "AI kill switch" to Firefox, giving users a single option to permanently disable all AI tools in the browser. Developer Jake Archibald confirmed on Mastodon that the new toggle will remove every AI component. He also explained that all AI features will be optional by default. The kill switch is for users who want a 100% assurance that the AI is no longer in use.

Mozilla's new CEO, Anthony Enzor-DeMeo announced his and the team's plans to turn Firefox into a "modern AI browser." The change received quick backlash from the community, who haven't forgotten the 2024 instance where Mozilla turned on "privacy-preserving attribution" by default. Many viewed it as a breach of trust, as the feature was ...