Mozilla’s latest update, Firefox 130, was released yesterday for all major operating systems including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. This version addresses several important security vulnerabilities—nine in total, with four categorized as “high risk” by Mozilla. Fortunately, there have been no reports of these vulnerabilities being exploited in the wild.
The most intriguing update in Firefox 130 is the addition of AI chatbots. Previously, enabling experimental features required accessing the less user-friendly about
page. Firefox 130 introduces a more accessible “Firefox Labs” section in the Settings menu, where users can easily activate new experimental features.
One of these experimental features is the integration of third-party AI chatbots directly into Firefox. Users can choose from various chatbots, including well-known options like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, as well as other alternatives such as Anthropic Claude, HuggingChat, and Le Chat Mistral. Microsoft’s Copilot is not included in this list. After selecting a chatbot, it appears in the sidebar for convenient access, though users must register with the chatbot service before use.
Additionally, Firefox 130 introduces enhancements to the PDF viewer and translation tools. The updated PDF viewer now uses a local AI model to automatically create descriptive text for images within PDF files. The translation feature has also been upgraded to work offline, allowing users to translate entire web pages and selected text without requiring a cloud connection. All data processing remains on the user’s device.
To take advantage of these updates and address security issues, make sure to update to Firefox 130 by going to Help > About Firefox in the menu. Firefox 131 is scheduled for release in October.