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Firefox Getting New Controls to Turn Off AI Features

macrumors.com

February 2, 2026

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Summary

Firefox is introducing new controls that allow users to disable AI enhancements. Users can turn off features such as translations and alt text in PDFs for a browsing experience without artificial intelligence.

Key Takeaways

Firefox will introduce controls allowing users to disable various AI features, including translations, alt text in PDFs, AI-enhanced tab grouping, link previews, and an AI chatbot in the sidebar.
Users can choose to disable AI features individually or entirely, with a main toggle to block all current and future AI enhancements.
The AI controls will be available in Firefox version 148, which is set to roll out on February 24.
Mozilla aims to provide options for users who prefer not to use AI features while continuing to develop AI options for those who do.

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Community Sentiment

Negative

Concerns

The introduction of controls to turn off AI features suggests a lack of confidence in their usefulness, which may alienate users who prefer innovation.
Users express frustration over the need to disable AI features instead of having the option to enable them, indicating a disconnect with user preferences.
The sentiment that Firefox has lost its appeal and users are switching to alternatives like Brave highlights dissatisfaction with its current direction.
Concerns about excessive configuration changes reflect a growing frustration with the complexity of managing AI features in Firefox.