With version 141 of the browser, Firefox has added a new feature: using an AI (local) for ” Suggest tabs and names for tabs groups ». Operation is detailed here.
The publisher is criticized on Reddit by users complaining of excessive consumption of CPU resources, therefore a drop in autonomy on a laptop, as neowin reports.
According to several returns, the cause is attributable to the inference process, which leaves little doubt about its usefulness. Our colleagues recall that it is possible to deactivate these features by going to “About: Config”.
To deactivate the AI chatbot, you must put the Browser.ml.Chat.meabled parameter in False and for the grouping of the tabs, it’s BROWSER.TABS.GROUPS.SMART.Enabled.
Mozilla posted versions 141.0.2 and 141.0.3 of his browser, but the notes of versions do not indicate a change on the inference of the local AI.
If you use Firefox and if you are faced with this concern, do not hesitate to let us know in the comments.