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It should be opt-in, not opt-out.
Ideally, but it's a step in the right direction
Overall, it would be cool if it asked that on first launch.
I'm okay with Opt-Out so long as it's clearly marked.
I shouldn't have to go into the config or click through 7 layers of UI just to opt out.
That said, this is a reminder that Firefox is no longer open source. It's source available and you should use Waterfox or LibreWolf if you want a browser based on Firefox but without AI out of the box.
How so? It's still licensed under the MPL, an open source license.
Mozilla are using a similar model to Microsoft and open sourcing Firefox code under the MPL while distributing the executable under a new Terms of Service.
Firefox (the executable) is no longer considered FOSS since they can revoke your license at anytime. I posted a comment that details my personal view of this change.
TL;DR: they would have only done this if they planned on farming user data. And last month announced that they intend to do just that.