Firefox’s AI kill switch exists. Only 1% of users have flipped it.

The Next Webby Alexandru StanJune 12, 2026tech

Mozilla built an AI kill switch into Firefox after its users demanded one. Only 1% have used it. Another 3% turned off some AI features selectively. The rest left everything on. CEO Anthony Enzor-DeMeo says the point is not the percentage but the choice. “Our community was pretty vocal, especially during the CEO announcement, that […] This story continues at The Next Web

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Firefox’s AI kill switch exists. Only 1% of users have flipped it.

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