Six months ago, Firefox users were outraged by the new Mozilla management’s attempt to install AI by default, which couldn’t be disabled in the settings. This could only be done through a special procedure. Mozilla eventually created a dedicated tab in the settings where AI could be disabled. But today, I discovered that this tab has disappeared again in the new version. I offer Firefox users a procedure to disable AI.
Disable the integrated AI chatbot in Firefox
8.1. Firefox features an integrated AI chatbot. By default, it’s turned on. This might negatively affect both your privacy and the performance (speed) of Firefox.
Thankfully, it’s rather easy to disable this feature. Like this:
a. Type in the URL bar of Firefox:
about:config
Press Enter.
b. Now you’re being presented with a warning. Ignore it and click on the blue button “Accept the Risk and Continue”.
c. Copy/paste the following search term into the configuration search box:
d. Find the following entry: browser.ml.chat.enabled
That’s currently set to the boolean value true. Double-click on it, so that it changes into false.
Do the same for the entry: browser.ml.enable
e. Close Firefox and re-launch it.
https://easylinuxtipsproject.blogspot.com/p/speed-mint.html#ID8.1
thank you very much! I think I’ll have my family switch over to Waterfox and give Phoenix a try. Maybe pairing with a VPN can bring it up to Mullvad-level security… not keen on using a browser built by neo-nazis obviously.
A ‘fun’ page for anyone looking into vpn’s
https://embed.kumu.io/9ced55e897e74fd807be51990b26b415#vpn-company-relationships
One of the co-owners of Mullvad donated to a political party, that doesn’t equate to “a browser built by neo-nazis”. The party that he donated to is clearly very undesirable, and unhinged. Mullvad does not support the donation, or the party.
Aside from many vpn’s being obviously dodgy, you will also need to look out for right wing interests in that field, as well as a ton of dodgy marketing, and fanboyism.
Yeah me neither lol.
I hope it goes well for you!! If youre looking for a VPN, currently looks like IVPN is the least fash option.
I’d never heard of IVPN before. Their ethics page is so refreshing. I’ve been trying out the free version of Proton for the last week but I like the sound of this way, way more, plus the anti-tracker stuff is really valuable. Thanks! :D