Firefox is getting a major redesign with one-click controls to disable all AI features
TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. First look: Mozilla is reworking Firefox in ways that go beyond a visual refresh, tying design changes directly to how users interact with newer technologies like on-device AI. The update, called Project Nova, is expected to roll out later this year with the goal of making the browser feel more transparent and adaptable without adding needless complexity.
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- ▪First look: Mozilla is reworking Firefox in ways that go beyond a visual refresh, tying design changes directly to how users interact with newer technologies like on-device AI.
- ▪The update, called Project Nova, is expected to roll out later this year with the goal of making the browser feel more transparent and adaptable without adding needless complexity.
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| Original publisher | TechSpot |
| Canonical URL | https://www.techspot.com/news/112496-firefox-getting-major-redesign-one-click-controls-disable.html |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 08:41 -0500 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-22T13:47:02.307Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-22T13:47:03.842Z |
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Software AI firefox browser Firefox is getting a major redesign with one-click controls to disable all AI features Mozilla is rebuilding settings, tabs, and customization tools while giving users a universal toggle for current and future AI features By Skye Jacobs May 22, 2026, 8:41 11 comments Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. First look: Mozilla is reworking Firefox in ways that go beyond a visual refresh, tying design changes directly to how users interact with newer technologies like on-device AI. The update, called Project Nova, is expected to roll out later this year with the goal of making the browser feel more transparent and adaptable without adding needless complexity.
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