After Google and Microsoft added AI-powered features to their Chrome and Edge browsers, Firefox was quick to follow and offered a handful of AI features to its users. Those include an AI tool for tab grouping, AI-powered translation and even quick access to an AI chatbot.
However, not everyone is on board with the new AI push from companies, and a lot of users expressed their dissatisfaction with Mozilla’s decision to shove yet another AI functionality down users’ throats. That’s why Firefox is adding an AI kill switch with the upcoming February 24 update.
Mozilla’s CEO, Enzor-DeMeo, said that choice matters, and he believes the AI features added to Firefox, as well as those coming in the near future, are useful, and users can trust Mozilla with the collected data. Still, a toggle to turn off all AI features is on the way.
Some users appreciate and find the AI tools useful, but many others don’t want to use them at all or cite privacy concerns. Either way, it’s nice to see Mozilla holding onto its promise and providing users the freedom to opt out of AI, unlike many other tech giants.
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