From Newsgroup: alt.comp.software.firefox
"... This news comes directly after a period of controversy sparked
by the new CEO of Mozilla Corporation, Anthony Enzor-DeMeo. He
recently shared a vision for the open-source browser, stating that
Firefox would evolve from being just a browser into a bigger
ecosystem of trusted software. The company's idea was to force AI
into the browser, which is obviously something people would have
issues with, even with the fancy terms of being called a ;modern AI
browser.'"
"... Mozilla also confirmed that all AI features, whenever they
arrive, will be opt-in. However, the developer acknowledged that the
term 'opt-in' can sometimes be a grey area. For example, does 'opt-
in' mean a new toolbar button appears that you simply choose not to
click? However, there is no ambiguity about this switch. Archibald
stated that the kill switch will absolutely remove all AI-related
elements and never show them again. ..."
Full article at
https://www.howtogeek.com/firefox-will-make-an-ai-kill-switch-to-address-complaints/
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