Mozilla has introduced a new set of controls in Firefox that give users a clearer and more centralised way to manage or fully disable AI features in the desktop browser.
The version 148 update addresses growing frustration among users who prefer a traditional browsing experience, as mainstream browsers increasingly surface AI tools through chatbots, assistants, and automated content features.
Firefox already includes AI-powered elements such as a sidebar chatbot and translation tools, placing it alongside competitors that have pushed deeper AI integration into everyday browsing workflows.
Rather than expanding those features further, Mozilla’s latest release focuses on consolidating control, allowing users to decide how much AI functionality they want present in the browser.
Centralised AI controls arrive in Firefox 148
Firefox 148 introduces a dedicated AI settings section that brings all AI-related controls into a single location within the browser’s preferences menu.
At the centre of the update is a new “Block AI Enhancements” toggle that disables all AI features at once, preventing Firefox from suggesting, displaying, or activating AI-powered tools.
Once enabled, the setting persists across browser updates, ensuring AI features remain disabled unless the user chooses to re-enable them at a later point.
For users who want a more granular approach, Firefox 148 also allows individual AI features to be managed separately, rather than relying on an all-or-nothing configuration.
That flexibility means users can disable elements such as the built-in chatbot or automatic website translation while retaining other AI-driven functions, including link previews or contextual assistance.
Mozilla previewed the feature in an official video at the end of January before detailing the controls in a follow-up blog post earlier this month, ahead of the wider rollout.
Early community reaction has been largely positive, with Firefox users welcoming the ability to reclaim control over browser behaviour without relying on hidden flags or advanced settings.
Some users continue to push for AI features to ship as optional add-ons rather than built-in components, while others argue AI should remain disabled by default unless explicitly enabled.
Mozilla has not indicated whether it plans to change its default AI settings model, but Firefox 148 marks a clear shift toward user choice and configurability.
The update is rolling out now on desktop, with AI controls expected to remain a core part of Firefox’s settings going forward.
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