Firefox Announces 'AI Controls' To Block Its Upcoming AI Features

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By EditorDavidFeb 7, 2026, 1:34 pm99 ptsTrending
The Mozilla executive in charge of Firefox says that while some people just want AI tools that are genuinely useful, "We've heard from many who want nothing to do with AI..." "Listening to our community, alongside our ongoing commitment to offer choice, led us to build AI controls." Starting with Firefox 148,…

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