Firefox 148 Launches with AI Kill Switch Feature and More Enhancements
21 hours ago
- #AI
- #Firefox
- #Browser Update
- Firefox version 148 introduces an 'AI kill switch' to disable AI functionalities like chatbot prompts and AI-generated link summaries.
- Users can disable AI features via Settings > AI Controls by toggling 'Block AI Enhancements', with selective blocking options available.
- The update allows users to opt out of remote updates while minimizing data collection under Settings > Privacy & Settings > Firefox Data Collection.
- Enhancements include Trusted Types API and Sanitizer API integration to combat XSS, improved screen reader compatibility for PDF formulas, and Firefox Backup on Windows 10.
- New features also include Vietnamese and Traditional Chinese translation, new tab wallpapers in container tabs, and Service worker support for WebGPU.