Mozilla rolled out Firefox 130 yesterday for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, bringing a host of updates including crucial security fixes and new features. Among the significant improvements are resolutions for nine security vulnerabilities, four of which are classified as “high risk” by Mozilla. Importantly, none of these vulnerabilities have been reported as exploited in the wild to date.
One of the standout additions in this update is the integration of AI chatbots. Previously, trying out experimental features in Firefox required navigating the somewhat convoluted aboutpage. Firefox 130 simplifies this with a new “Firefox Labs” section in the Settings menu, where users can now easily toggle experimental features on or off.
The new AI chatbot integration allows users to experiment with various third-party chatbots directly within Firefox. Options include popular choices like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, as well as lesser-known alternatives such as Anthropic Claude, HuggingChat, and Le Chat Mistral. Microsoft’s Copilot is notably absent from this selection. Users can only select one chatbot to appear in the browser’s sidebar for chat interactions. Additionally, users will need to register with the selected chatbots before use.
Firefox 130 also enhances its PDF viewer with AI capabilities, now automatically generating descriptive text for images in PDFs using a local AI model. Another notable upgrade is the improved web page translation feature, which now functions offline. This feature allows users to translate entire pages and select specific text for immediate translation, with all data remaining on the user’s device.
To experience these new features and secure your browser, update to Firefox 130 by navigating to Help > About Firefox in the menu. Mozilla is expected to release Firefox 131 in October.
