GitHub Updates Copilot Data Usage Policy: Interaction Data to Train AI Models Unless Users Opt Out
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Summary
GitHub is updating its data usage policy for Copilot AI coding assistant, stating that from April 24 onward, interaction data (inputs, outputs, code snippets, and context) from Copilot Free, Pro, and Pro+ users will be used to train and improve AI models unless users opt out. Copilot Business and Enterprise users are not affected. Users can opt out in privacy settings, and previous opt-out preferences will be respected.
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Copilot Business and Copilot Enterprise users are not affected by this update.
Not interested? Opt out in settings under 'Privacy.' If you previously opted out of the setting allowing GitHub to collect this data for product improvements, your preference will be respected.
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