Remove AI garbage

[Rallo]

People asked months ago to NOT include AI anything into our web browser we all use, Mozilla.

You did it anyway because you wanted to chase a trend fuelled by NFTbro rejects jumping to the next big thing.

I've been exclusively a firefox user since 2017 and find it an important piece of tech in the world of web browsers simply for being the last to not bend the knee to Chromium's grasp on the ecosystem. I cannot keep using it if you shove in technology built on stolen data and mass pollution via datacenter atmosphere discharge.

I really did not want to have to switch to some firefox clone, but I may have to now simply out of disappointment of these "new" "features" that went in despite massive backlash. PLEASE remove these features. The whole vertical sidebar, honestly. Preferably, before the AI bubble pops and you're left looking embarrassed as you remove it, anyway.

[siffemcon]

To disable AI:

Type about:config in the address bar > press Enter

- click 'Accept the risk and continue'

- search for browser.ml.chat.enabled > change the value to false

To disable the sidebar:

Also in about:config - set sidebar.revamp to false

[siffemcon]

There are more settings to disable:

Change all to false:

browser.ml.enable

browser.ml.chat.enabled

extensions.ml.enabled

browser.ml.linkPreview.enabled

browser.tabs.groups.smart.enabled

browser.tabs.groups.smart.userEnabled

[akewid]

thanks all those configs were annoying

[nk1]

This worked for me, thank you. Should not be this hard. AI features are fine, and optimally should be opt-in, but if they must be opt-out, it should be a simple exposed user toggle.

As a Mosaic->Netscape->Firefox user I am bummed that I am likely to move to another browser family after more than 30 years. There is no world where I would recommend a browser that needs a bunch of about:config'ing to normal users.

[thanosagi]

It's baffling to me how it's easier to disable AI assistance in Visual Studio Code than Firefox, because I will always treat Microsoft as the worst offender for many customer-second product decisions.

This shouldn't be this hard for non-tech folks: Give a toggle, click the toggle, prompt for restart. That's it.

[cmcod]

Agreed and Mozilla, if there is some mortal reason you must include the Ai in the browser give us One Switch convenient to us (like in the " General" tab) to turn it all on or off.

[Deciare]

I support making AI features optional (which they already are), but strongly disagree with their removal. Removal of AI features would be actively detrimental to the way I use my browser.

[platformdecay]

Good, maybe YOU should use a different browser then.

[yrds96]

AI features on Firefox aren't optional, they were enabled automatically after the update.

[bzsawall]

opt-out ≠ optional

[btuftin]

Just got the latest update with the top new feature being "Shake to summarize". Seriously considering dropping Firefox as my main browser.

[owl7829wg]

Strong cosign. Do this, Mozilla, what is wrong with you?

[anon67867856785]

SHAME ON FIREFOX TEAM FOR SHOVING AI SLOP DOWN EVERYONE'S THROAT!!!! SHAMEFUL!!!!

I have more than a decade of being a faithful firefox user but you have lost all my respect from now on and will be moving away from this piece of **bleep** software. FKIN SHAMEFUL!!!

[ChimeraXIII]

Strongly Agree. This is gross behavior and if there isn't a fairly prompt fix I'll be leaving too. Ai is unethical and I'm sick of invasive tech and software as well.

[tomosu]

They should give a no frills option to disable all AI for the users that dislike it. After all, Firefox should be about user choice. A better solution than just one on/off switch for AI would be a whole tab in the Settings with a toggle for AI at the top.This way users get more granular control while keeping nice UX.

[Response]

The bubble will never pop. Stop living in fear of AI. Problem solved.

[ChimeraXIII]

I am not afraid. Im disgusted by the ethical trashfire of developmentand implementationof theses programs, ecological destruction and heavy association with hate groups like neo-nazis and pedophiles.

I adore technology and there is a place for machine learning. It sure as hell isn't in art, mental health services, or my browser harvesting my data like a grimdark wiretap.

Grow up and realize people who oppose Ai aren't luddites scared of technology. They are adults with genuine concerns about privacy, ethical development and social awareness.

[raster]

AI out of Firefox! So many users do not want it. Keep it out! 

[zarapierce]

I completely understand your frustration with Mozilla’s recent changes and the introduction of AI features, especially given your long-standing loyalty to Firefox. It can be disappointing when a beloved platform shifts direction, especially when the community has voiced its concerns. AI technology, though polarizing, can be a valuable tool if implemented thoughtfully, but I agree that it’s crucial to consider the ethical implications of its use, including data privacy and environmental impact. I hope Mozilla listens to its user base and reverts these changes. If you're interested in learning more about AI’s role in tech and its future, you can check out my blog on How AI is Shaping Video Production

[Agentvirtuel]

Hello

For my part, i like to be able to take a look at a page before, eventually, to click on the page.

[Devilpants]

It's shameful enough that this genAI slop was forced into the browser against the wishes of the majority userbase to please a vocal minority, but it's so much worse that it's opt-out -- and on top of that, that the people who don't want it had to go into about:config to disable it, instead of giving us a nice normal settings menu. It's disgusting and it reeks of sleazy desperation on the part of mozilla's out-of-touch leadership. It makes me wonder how much they are being paid by genAI grifters to do this.