Firefox browser to add 'AI off-switch,' bucking industry trend

Mozilla offers a refreshing counter-example to endless AI integrations. Will other bowser makers follow suit?
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Obscure MCP API in Comet Browser Breaches User Trust, Enabling Full Device Control via AI Browsers

SquareX released critical research exposing a hidden API in Comet that allows extensions in the AI Browser to execute local commands and gain full control over users’ devices. The research reveals ...
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StopTheMadness Pro REVIEW Take Back Control of Your Browser Experience

That frustration is exactly where StopTheMadness Pro comes in. Instead of trying to change how the web looks, it focuses on ...

Soon, Mozilla will let users disable all AI controls in Firefox browser

Mozilla is set to roll out new AI controls in Firefox 148, allowing users to completely block all generative AI features or ...
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SquareX Discloses “Browser Syncjacking” , a New Attack Technique that Provides Full Browser and Device Control, Putting Millions at Risk

SquareX discloses a new attack technique that shows how malicious extensions can be used to completely hijack the browser, and eventually, the whole device. PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2025 — Browser ...