Firefox to Add User Control Switch for AI Features in February Update
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Summary
Mozilla is adding an "AI control" option to Firefox's settings menu that will allow users to disable or enable all AI-powered features in the browser. The update, coming on February 24th, will provide a single switch to turn off features like the built-in AI chatbot, AI translations, AI tab group suggestions, and other AI capabilities. This contrasts with other browsers like Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome that have been aggressively integrating AI features without providing easy opt-out options.
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An update coming on February 24th will add a new 'AI control' option to Firefox's settings menu, allowing you to disable or enable the browser's individual AI features.
Over the past year, Firefox joined Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome in doubling down on AI, with the company rolling out a new 'shake to summarize' feature that iPhone users can use to get an AI-powered summary.
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