The new Local AI integration in the latest Firefox 141.x is causing issues for users. Users are complaining that the browser is using way too much CPU and slowing down the computer and draining the battery. Many are saying their computer’s CPU is “going crazy” and power consumption is increasing suddenly.
Users are saying this is affecting the browsing experience big time, not just the browser is slow but the whole system is heating up. Although this feature is meant to give users a better experience, it’s currently having the opposite effect.
AI integration and its impact
When a browser implements local AI features it uses system resources. But in the case of Firefox 141.x this is beyond expectations. When evaluating a software no matter how powerful it is, it must work in harmony with other parts of the system. Experts say this new AI integration in Firefox is still in its early stages and may not be working as expected.
Some users are resorting to temporarily disabling AI features or rolling back to an older version to fix this. Firefox developers are looking into this and hope to patch or update soon. Implementing local AI in a browser is a tough task. Because it requires balanced use of system resources.
Challenges for developers
Firefox developers have a big challenge with this. On one hand they want to bring in modern tech into their browser but on the other hand they must not inconvenience the users. A performance decrease due to new features can damage user trust.
Developers should focus on the following:
- Optimization: Make the AI code more efficient. This reduces CPU and power consumption.
- User control: Give users the option to turn on and off these AI features only when they need them.
- Fast updates: As soon as a problem is identified, release an update as soon as possible to fix it.
Firefox needs to offer consistent and great performance to attract users from Chrome and Edge. These issues will make users switch to other browsers. Fixing this and providing a better experience should be the next step for Firefox.