GitHub Copilot to Use User Data for AI Training Starting April 24

New Data Collection Policy

Starting April 24, GitHub will begin using user interaction data from GitHub Copilot to train its AI models. This change includes data from prompts, responses, code snippets, repository structures, and file names.

Scope and Impact

The policy applies to both public and private projects. While the collection will be enabled by default, users can manually opt-out via their privacy settings. However, users on Business and Enterprise plans are exempt from this specific data tracking.

Community Reaction

The announcement has sparked significant backlash within the developer community regarding privacy concerns. If you use a personal Copilot account, review your settings before the April deadline to manage your data preferences.