SMRTR ProgrammingMar 26, 2026TechSpot

GitHub Copilot will use your data for AI training by default, but you can opt out

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GitHub announced that starting April 24, it will use interaction data from Copilot Free, Pro, and Pro+ users to train AI models unless they opt out. The data includes prompts, code snippets, navigation patterns, and feedback. Business and Enterprise accounts are excluded. The opt-out requirement has sparked significant backlash from developers.

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