Firefox 148 ships with an “AI killswitch” to disable all AI features like translations, PDF alt text, and chat sidebar from one toggle — blocked by default. 🔧

Transparency labels on-device vs off-device AI, giving users clear control amid Mozilla’s heavy AI push and investments in 50+ AI startups. 🛡️

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Firefox 148 Releases with Promised AI Killswitch Feature

Firefox version 148 has released, bringing with it the AI killswitch feature that was promised, allowing users to disable all AI features from a single switch.

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