- Mozilla introduced a new settings section allowing users to completely disable all generative AI features in Firefox.
- The feature will launch with Firefox 148, scheduled for release on February 24, 2026.
- Users can manage five initial features individually or block all enhancements with a single toggle.
- The move aligns with new CEO Anthony Enzor-DeMeo’s focus on user choice and clear privacy controls.
In a pivotal move for user autonomy, Mozilla announced on Monday the introduction of central controls to completely disable generative AI features in its Firefox desktop browser. The feature provides “a single place to block current and future generative AI features,” according to Ajit Varma, head of Firefox.
This initiative directly addresses growing concerns about AI integration within essential software. Consequently, users will gain granular control over five initial AI-powered tools.
The controls will manage settings for translations, PDF accessibility, and AI-enhanced tab grouping. Meanwhile, users can also toggle features for link previews and a sidebar AI chatbot.
Firefox 148, scheduled for release on February 24, 2026, will deliver this functionality. Mozilla first revealed its plans to integrate opt-in AI features in November 2025.
The company emphasized that user choice is crucial as AI becomes ubiquitous. Therefore, activating the “Block AI enhancements” toggle will suppress all related prompts and functionality.
This philosophy was echoed last month by new CEO Anthony Enzor-DeMeo. He stated that “AI should always be a choice – something people can easily turn off,” reinforcing the company’s commitment to user agency.
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