#Firefox #AI #AntiAI #browsers
'On Monday, Mozilla announced that Firefox will soon let users block all current and future generative AI features. Users will also have the option to block certain AI features in Firefox, while keeping others.'
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/firefox-will-soon-let-you-block-all-of-its-generative-ai-features/
I downloaded and fired up Firefox Nightly (2026-02-03) to test the #AI "kill switch" to see how it works.
So far, so good. It does appear that the "kill switch" disables the settings that people are turning off in about.config. See 5 screenshots below.
Also, Mozilla has published a support article detailing how to disable the #AI features:
I downloaded and fired up Firefox Nightly (2026-02-03) to test the #AI "kill switch" to see how it works.
So far, so good. It does appear that the "kill switch" disables the settings that people are turning off in about.config. See 5 screenshots below.
Also, Mozilla has published a support article detailing how to disable the #AI features:
#Firefox #AI #AntiAI #browsers
'On Monday, Mozilla announced that Firefox will soon let users block all current and future generative AI features. Users will also have the option to block certain AI features in Firefox, while keeping others.'
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/firefox-will-soon-let-you-block-all-of-its-generative-ai-features/
RE: https://mastodon.social/@firefoxwebdevs/116002119945073671
Good move. But too little too late, I'm already on LibreWolf.
This is the first time I switched to a different browser as my daily driver since I switched to Firefox 1.0. And I did this specifically because all the shady "AI" stuff Mozilla keeps insisting on doing.
In the words of Mozilla's CEO:
> Firefox will remain our anchor. It will evolve into a modern AI browser and support a portfolio of new and trusted software additions.
https://blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/leadership/mozillas-next-chapter-anthony-enzor-demeo-new-ceo/
Do not want.
@rysiek
Michal, are there Firefox extensions that are compatible with LibreWolf?
For example, I use the tab management app OneTab, and would like to be able to continue using it -- or an alternative -- should I switch to LibreWolf.
I hope you'll be able to tell me that most addons created for Firefox also work in Librewolf, and I'll be off to the races.
#Browsers #Firefox #LibreWolf
Web Authentication defines an #API for creating and using securely and smoothly public key-based credentials in Web #browsers.
This 3rd level adds client features that make passkeys easier to use and help transition from passwords via conditional mediation (learn more at https://passkeys.dev). It also enables cross-origin iframe support for use cases like federated identity and payments #WebAuthn
▶️ https://www.w3.org/TR/webauthn-3 #timetoimplement
Feedback wlc: https://github.com/w3c/webauthn/issues
Web Authentication defines an #API for creating and using securely and smoothly public key-based credentials in Web #browsers.
This 3rd level adds client features that make passkeys easier to use and help transition from passwords via conditional mediation (learn more at https://passkeys.dev). It also enables cross-origin iframe support for use cases like federated identity and payments #WebAuthn
▶️ https://www.w3.org/TR/webauthn-3 #timetoimplement
Feedback wlc: https://github.com/w3c/webauthn/issues
An interactive guide to how browsers work
#HackerNews #interactiveguide #browsers #howtheywork #webdevelopment #technology
So I am looking for a new privacy web browser.
I tried to write this a few times but I don't know how to phrase it without upsetting anyone, it is not my intention, please if you feel offended can you keep scrolling?
I don't want a browser that saves zero local data (Klar, Mullvad, Tor). I also for one reason or another don't want Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Brave.
I intend to use it in desktop environment and I use a VPN that I trust.
Other than what is already stated what I prioritize quick security patching and privacy. I guess third is minimal bloat.
Trying to enter with with an open mind and I am open to both FF forks and Chromium forks.
Justification to why your preferred one beats the other ones would also be much appreciated!
Thank you in advance! 😊
P.S. other than privacy badger, what are some must have essential add-ons/extensions?
iOS allows alternative browser engines in Japan
https://developer.apple.com/support/alternative-browser-engines-jp/
#HackerNews #iOS #alternative #browsers #Japan #tech #news #Apple #update
I'm sure the @Vivaldi folks are sick of hearing this feedback, but I'll say it anyway (sorry): the only thing that holds me back from adopting and enthusiastically recommending Vivaldi is that it's not 100% open source.
With Mozilla chasing the AI dragon, now would be a really great time for Vivaldi to take the plunge and go fully FOSS. I don't know that it gains much, if anything, by being just mostly FOSS.
I'm sure the @Vivaldi folks are sick of hearing this feedback, but I'll say it anyway (sorry): the only thing that holds me back from adopting and enthusiastically recommending Vivaldi is that it's not 100% open source.
With Mozilla chasing the AI dragon, now would be a really great time for Vivaldi to take the plunge and go fully FOSS. I don't know that it gains much, if anything, by being just mostly FOSS.
Congrats to the @kagihq crew for releasing version 1.0 of Orion browser! 🎉
I've been paying for Orion+ for a few years and it's looking great ✨ and wonderful to have some alternative browser choices available.
✅ Privacy orientated
✅ Based on WebKit (not Chromium)
✅ Supports Firefox + Chrome Addons
✅ Mac OS / iOS
🧑🔬 Linux (in Alpha)
⏳ Windows (coming soon)
#webbrowsers #orion #webkit #linux #macOS #iOS #browsers #technology #software #firefox #chromium #kagi
Congrats to the @kagihq crew for releasing version 1.0 of Orion browser! 🎉
I've been paying for Orion+ for a few years and it's looking great ✨ and wonderful to have some alternative browser choices available.
✅ Privacy orientated
✅ Based on WebKit (not Chromium)
✅ Supports Firefox + Chrome Addons
✅ Mac OS / iOS
🧑🔬 Linux (in Alpha)
⏳ Windows (coming soon)
#webbrowsers #orion #webkit #linux #macOS #iOS #browsers #technology #software #firefox #chromium #kagi
A trend I really dislike in modern browsers is the activation of DoH, or in general any override of the DNS settings provided via DHCP.
In my case I use a local DNS server that doesn’t rely on forwarders but queries the tree directly. I also have integrated ad blocking thanks to filter lists.
This morning a client called me because Chrome could no longer reach their internal server. On their network there’s an internal DNS record that resolves the name to the LAN address, yet it seems their browser randomly resolves it to the external IP instead. I’ll probably fix it with a redirect or NAT hairpinning (I dream of the day when we finally have IPv6 everywhere), but it still feels like a workaround.
Why, when there’s a reasonably secure internal DNS, should you resolve using the usual big players that want to centralise all traffic? I mean, I understand the reasoning behind it. Still, it feels a bit like the "commercial" VPN situation: you fear your provider might inspect your traffic, so you hand everything over to some shady company based who knows where, claiming to protect you while flooding the world with ads.
I think nobody wants AI in Firefox, Mozilla https://lobste.rs/s/grands #ai #browsers
https://manualdousuario.net/en/mozilla-firefox-window-ai/
Tracking users with favicons, even in incognito mode.
