Firefox 148 released with AI kill switch + more

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Firefox 148 released with AI kill switch + more

The Firefox 148 update sees its stable release today, bringing with it a much-request 'AI kill switch' to easily disable all AI-powered features within the browser. Mozilla has said future updates to the browser will not re-enable AI features once disabled. Given that Mozilla now measures its success by how much revenue it makes from AI features in its products, Firefox included, that's a reassuring stance. To disable AI features in Firefox go to Settings > AI Controls. Slide the 'Block AI Enhancements' toggle to turn off ChatGPT and other chatbots in the sidebar, AI link previews, the (supposedly) smart [...]

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Categories: News, AI/ML, App Updates, Firefox, Mozilla
Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/firefox-148-released-ai-kill-switch Feb 24, 2026, 01:58 AM