Public story · 2026-02-12 · source-backed
Mozilla Firefox 148 Ships Full AI Opt-Out
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- Source: TechCrunch, Mozilla Blog
- Date: Releasing 2026-02-24
Master "Block AI enhancements" toggle disabling all generative AI features. Mozilla CEO: "AI should always be a choice." Positioning Firefox as the consumer-privacy alternative while Chrome and Edge push AI aggressively.
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