Mozilla made it easier to disable AI features in Firefox

Mozilla introduced new artificial intelligence controls for iOS and Android users with Firefox version 151. Thanks to the new settings the company added to the mobile browser, users can completely turn off all productive artificial intelligence-based features with a single switch. In addition, the option to enable or disable certain artificial intelligence functions individually is also offered. This step, which comes at a time when the artificial intelligence innovations that Google successively announced at the I/O 2026 event are on the agenda, draws attention with its approach that emphasizes user control.

The AI-supported tools that Mozilla offers in Firefox include translation features, voice search and some productive AI-based functions. While the company has recently expanded the scope of these features, it also continues to develop options to increase users’ control over these systems. The general kill switch in the new mobile version provides a direct and simple solution for people who do not want to use artificial intelligence features. In addition, more detailed settings are also available for users who prefer to use only certain tools.

Firefox breaks away from the general trend in the tech industry

The full opt-out option offered by the company is still not common in the technology industry. While many platforms offer artificial intelligence features enabled by default, disabling them completely is often not possible or requires complex settings. Firefox’s new system specifically targets users who care about privacy and user preference. Mozilla’s long-standing emphasis on topics such as open source, data security and user control on the browser side is among the factors that support this approach.

In addition, Mozilla first added similar artificial intelligence controls to the desktop Firefox version in February. With the update coming to mobile platforms, the company makes the experience more consistent on all devices. Considering that artificial intelligence tools are increasingly integrated into internet browsers, such control options are expected to become decisive in the user experience. It seems that users can be more selective due to battery consumption, data usage and privacy concerns, especially on mobile devices.

On the other hand, Mozilla has been on the agenda lately not only with its browser developments but also with its work in artificial intelligence and security. The organization recently took part in Anthropic’s Project Glasswing initiative and made evaluations that artificial intelligence could create both new risks and solution methods in the field of cyber security. The views shared by Mozilla here discussed the potential for abuse of artificial intelligence systems as well as their contributions to the defense side.

The new settings coming to the mobile version of Firefox aim to shape artificial intelligence features according to user preference rather than completely removing them. Considering that browser manufacturers have recently positioned artificial intelligence at the center, this approach offered by Mozilla constitutes a different option. The ability for users to decide which features to keep active is becoming more important, especially in the current environment where privacy and control expectations are increasing.