Mozilla brings granular AI controls to Firefox for mobile
The nonprofit’s latest release for iOS and Android offers a total opt-out toggle, a feature the source notes is uncommon among competing browsers.
Mozilla has released Firefox 151 for iOS and Android, introducing a binary toggle that allows users to disable all generative AI features with a single tap. The update provides a total opt-out capability that is not commonly found in competing browsers, according to the source material.
In addition to the blanket disable option, the update enables users to selectively enable specific AI capabilities. These include functions such as translations and voice search, which remain available if the user chooses to activate them individually.
The mobile release follows the introduction of similar AI controls on the desktop version of Firefox in February 2026. This sequential rollout ensures that privacy and control settings are consistent across the platform’s major operating systems.
The announcement coincides with Google’s I/O conference, where the tech giant unveiled multiple new AI features. The source contrasts Mozilla’s approach with competitors, noting that a comprehensive opt-out option is rare in the industry, specifically referencing Google in this context.
Beyond browser features, Mozilla is involved in Anthropic’s Project Glasswing. In this initiative, the nonprofit shares insights regarding the role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, addressing both the problems and solutions associated with the technology.
As a nonprofit organisation, Mozilla’s release of these controls highlights a distinct approach to user privacy and feature management in the mobile browser market. The Firefox 151 update is now available for download on supported devices.
