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Firefox is about privacy, so why are *any* AI options enabled by default?

Firefox Customization
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mattl
mattl

On a brand new profile for Firefox without configuration of any kind I get an AI chatbot in the sidebar and AI tabs suggestions.

Why?

Is Mozilla looking to destroy decades of good will?

Anything like this should be something you have to opt-in to see, not try and opt-out of.

If privacy is a true concern then any of that stuff should be an extension, and not something on by default.

I really don't understand why Mozilla is doing this.

On a brand new profile for Firefox without configuration of any kind I get an AI chatbot in the sidebar and AI tabs suggestions. Why? Is Mozilla looking to destroy decades of good will? Anything like this should be something you have to opt-in to see, not try and opt-out of. If privacy is a true concern then any of that stuff should be an extension, and not something on by default. I really don't understand why Mozilla is doing this.
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BinaryDigit
BinaryDigit

I agree. Make it opt-in, not on by default! It's really frustrating to see "privacy" focused products do this.

Evan
Evan

Agreed.

The decision to make AI opt-out instead of opt-in is really disappointing.

Agent virtuel
Agent virtuel
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Hello

A space for users to give product feedback. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/what-mozilla-connect

https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/building-ai-the-firefox-way-shaping-what-s-next-together/td-p/109922

About, Preview webpages in Firefox with link preview. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1531758#answer-1780369

For information purposes.

Firefox policies https://mozilla.github.io/policy-templates/#generativeai

If you wish to study Enterprise Policy Generator. https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/enterprise-policy-generator Among others, an article. https://www.camp-firefox.de/artikel/1104-enterprise-policy-generator-7-1-ermöglicht-deaktivierung-von-ki-funktionen-in-fi

Firefox policies affect all profiles.

A illustration. https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/new-in-firefox-desktop-only-visual-search/m-p/106449/highlight/true#M41114

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