Firefox’s Smart Window promises a better AI browser
Starting today, AI chats in Firefox's Smart Window AI browsing mode can pull from current web info and show source links in chat responses through a partnership with Exa. Smart Window can also now automatically suggest tab groups and show visual previews of pages you previously visited when you search your browsing history using natural language. I saw a live demo that showed how the Smart Window AI could sort through selected links in your browsing history to pull up "running
Get smart on it
Firefox's Smart Window is an AI browsing feature that pulls information from a user's browsing history and current web content, displaying source links alongside responses. The feature can suggest tab groups, find duplicate tabs, and search through previously visited pages using natural language rather than requiring specific search terms. Mozilla positions Smart Window as privacy-focused, allowing users to choose which AI model to use and ensuring that third-party providers operate under zero-data-retention contracts, meaning user data is not stored for training or advertising purposes. The feature remains an opt-in beta with no set release date, and Mozilla has built in controls allowing users to enable or disable individual AI features rather than forcing adoption of all AI capabilities.
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