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GitHub just quietly announced they'll train AI models on your Copilot interaction data starting April 24. If you're on Free or Pro, you're opted in. By default. That means your prompts, accepted suggestions, code context around the cursor, file names, repo structure, navigation patterns — all of it feeding the next generation of Copilot models. Here's the thing most people are missing: Business and Enterprise accounts are exempt. Read that again. GitHub is basically telling you that your company's code is training data — unless you're paying enterprise rates. That's not a privacy policy. That's a pricing strategy. What to do before April 24: ✅ Audit which Copilot plan every developer is on ✅ If you're on Pro — go to Settings → Copilot → toggle off data training ✅ If you're building anything regulated (finance, healthcare, gov) — upgrade to Business. The $19/seat is cheaper than the compliance conversation later ✅ Document your AI tool data policies. Your clients will ask. This isn't about being paranoid. It's about knowing where your intellectual property goes before someone else decides for you. What's your team's policy on AI tool data? Or is that conversation still "on the list"? #EnterpriseAI #GitHubCopilot #DevTools #CTO #AIGovernance

GitHub’s New Policy: Your Interaction Data is the New Dataset If you’re a solo dev or freelancer GitHub just pushed a policy update that changes how "private" your private repos actually are. Starting April 24, 2026, Microsoft is flipping the switch to use your Copilot interaction data this including code snippets, prompts, and file context to enable them to train their AI models. If you’re on a Free, Pro, or Pro+ tier, you’re the training set. If you’re on Enterprise or Business, you’re safe (for now). To stop your snippets from leaking into the global model, you have to manually kill the setting: - Go to Settings > Copilot > Features - Find the Privacy section. - Uncheck "Allow GitHub to use my data for AI model training." Note: If you already opted out of product improvements in the past, GitHub says they’ll respect that. It’s worth a double check just to make sure. #GitHub #Copilot #Privacy #TechNews #DataPrivacy #OpenSource

🚨 GitHub is training Copilot on your code starting April 24 — and most developers don't even know. This is one of those silent policy updates that flies under the radar until it's too late. Starting April 24, GitHub will use all Free, Pro, and Pro+ Copilot interaction data to train their AI models. That means your code snippets, file names, navigation patterns, comments, and documentation are all going directly into their training pipeline. The kicker? It's opt-in by default. If you don't manually go into your settings and disable it before the deadline, your coding patterns become Microsoft's training data. No notification. No confirmation prompt. Just a policy update buried in a blog post. Who is exempt? Enterprise and Business plans are safe — their contracts explicitly prohibit training on customer data. But the millions of individual developers on Free, Pro, and Pro+ plans? You're in unless you act. GitHub’s CPO, cited "meaningful improvements, including increased acceptance rates" from internal tests as justification. While that's great for the product's evolution, it means the smarter suggestions you're seeing are being built on code from developers who didn't realize they were contributing. This isn't a debate about whether AI training on code is good or bad. It's about informed consent. A 30-day window quietly posted on a blog isn't consent — it's a countdown. How to fix it right now: Go to Settings → Copilot → disable interaction data sharing. Do it today. Read the official update here: https://lnkd.in/dRTzDajg #GitHubCopilot #DeveloperTools #Privacy #SoftwareEngineering #TechNews #AIAssistedDevelopment

🚨 Most developers ignore platform notifications. That’s risky. Today I noticed an important update from GitHub regarding GitHub Copilot interaction data and AI model training. Starting April 24, GitHub states that Copilot interaction data may be used for AI model training unless users choose to “opt out”. Many developers still don’t fully understand what “opt out” means. Simple meaning: • If you do nothing → the feature remains enabled • If you opt out → you manually disable participation This is a reminder that: • privacy settings matter • AI tools may use interaction data • developers should read platform updates carefully • platforms often expect users to manage their own preferences and privacy settings Important: This update is about GitHub Copilot interaction data — not simply pushing code to GitHub repositories. As developers, we should understand the tools we use daily instead of blindly accepting every update. You can review your settings here: GitHub → Settings → Copilot → Privacy / Data Controls → “Allow GitHub to use my data for AI model training” → Enable/Disable Official update from GitHub: https://lnkd.in/diCddST8 Have you checked your GitHub Copilot privacy settings yet? #GitHub #GitHubCopilot #AI #Privacy #DeveloperAwareness #SoftwareEngineering #Programming

GitHub Copilot Data Policy: What Developers Need to Know Before April 24 GitHub is updating its data training policy on April 24, 2026. If you use a personal Copilot account (Free, Pro, or Pro+), your code interactions will be used to train their AI models by default unless you manually opt out. For many of us working on proprietary logic, niche architectures, or sensitive backend services, this is a "check your settings" moment. The Breakdown: What’s being collected: Your prompts, code snippets used for context, and the suggestions you accept or reject. The Default State: It is Opt-Out. You are automatically included unless you change the setting. Excluded Accounts: Copilot Business and Enterprise users are not affected by this specific change. How to Opt-Out (Step-by-Step): Navigate to your GitHub Settings. Select Copilot from the left sidebar. Click the Features tab (or check the Privacy section). Find: "Allow GitHub to use my data for AI model training." Change the selection to Disabled. While AI training helps improve the tools we use daily, privacy and data sovereignty should always be a conscious choice. Take 30 seconds today to ensure your settings align with your (or your client’s) privacy requirements. #GitHub #Copilot #SoftwareEngineering #DataPrivacy #AI #WebDev #OpenSource #Programming #CyberSecurity

Action Required: Disable GitHub Copilot's New Data Training Policy If you use GitHub Copilot, there is a critical update you need to know about. Starting April 24, 2026, GitHub will begin using your interactions, including code snippets, inputs, and outputs, to train its AI models by default for Free, Pro, and Pro+ accounts. While AI advancement is exciting, many developers and companies have strict privacy requirements regarding their proprietary logic and data flow. How to opt-out (in under 60 seconds): Go to your GitHub Settings. Click on Copilot in the left-hand sidebar. Look for the dropdown: "Allow GitHub to use my data for AI model training". Change the selection to "Disabled". Why this matters: IP Protection: Ensure your unique solutions don't inadvertently influence future model outputs. Privacy: Keep your active session context private. Consent: This is an "opt-out" system, meaning it's active unless you manually turn it off. Note: This change does not currently apply to Copilot Business or Enterprise tiers, but it’s worth a quick audit for every developer to ensure your settings align with your privacy preferences. Spread the word to your fellow devs! 💻🔒 #GitHub #GitHubCopilot #DataPrivacy #SoftwareEngineering #DeveloperTips #AI Ethics

𝗚𝗶𝘁𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟰. GitHub recently announced that interaction data and code snippets from Copilot users (Free, Pro, and Pro+) will be used by default to train and improve their AI models. The goal makes sense: leveraging real world data to build smarter, context aware assistance. However, the approach requires our attention. Key takeaways: -->It is an "Opt-out" system: If you do nothing, data collection is enabled by default. -->Private code is included: If you are actively editing a private repository with Copilot enabled, that context can be used for training. -->Enterprise plans are safe: Business and Enterprise licenses are exempt from this update. What should you do? ➊If you contribute to Open Source: Leaving the option on is a great way to help improve the tool for the developer community. ➋If you work on client, proprietary, or sensitive code: Head to your GitHub settings immediately (Settings > Privacy) to opt out of sharing your interaction data. #GitHub #Copilot #ArtificialIntelligence #DataPrivacy #SoftwareEngineering #TechWatch

🚀 GitHub Limits AI Usage: Cost Reduction and Improvement in Service Quality GitHub, the leading software development platform, has announced restrictions on the use of its artificial intelligence tools, such as GitHub Copilot, with the aim of optimizing resources and enhancing the user experience. This measure responds to the exponential growth in AI demand, which has significantly increased operational costs. 🤔 Why Implement These Limits? The decision arises from the need to balance accessibility with sustainability. Intensive use of AI models generates high computing costs, and without controls, it could compromise the service stability for everyone. 🔹 Main Changes in AI Usage - Limits on daily requests for free and basic plans, avoiding abuse and prioritizing active developers. 📊 - Adjustments in token consumption for complex queries, which reduces costs by 30-50% according to internal estimates. 💰 - Improvement in response prioritization, ensuring greater accuracy and speed for premium users. ⚡ - Upgrade options for teams that require greater capacity, promoting scalable enterprise plans. 🏢 These limits not only help GitHub maintain accessible prices but also drive more efficient and ethical AI in the development ecosystem. For more information visit: https://enigmasecurity.cl #GitHub #ArtificialIntelligence #SoftwareDevelopment #Technology #Copilot #TechInnovation Connect with me on LinkedIn to discuss trends in AI and cybersecurity: https://lnkd.in/dj8wrubg 📅 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200 🔗Subscribe to the Membership: https://lnkd.in/eh_rNRyt

While fooling around on Github, I spotted this nice little message: "On April 24 we'll start using GitHub Copilot interaction data for AI model training unless you opt out. Review this update and manage your preferences in your GitHub account settings." So they blanket enable a "feature" for their benefit and you have to disable it even if you didn't ask for it. These tactics should be punished by law, the single reason to blanket enable any setting should be for SECURITY reasons. Otherwise you should "OPT IN" manually if you want that crap whatsoever. #github #copilot #llm #ai

🚨 Important Update for Developers Using GitHub Copilot Starting April 24, Copilot may use your code (inputs, outputs, snippets) to train AI models by default (Free, Pro, Pro+ users). Protect your code in 5 simple steps: Step 1: Open GitHub Settings Step 2: Click on Copilot Step 3: Go to Privacy Section Step 4: Find the Training Setting Step 5: Disable It Note: If you opted out earlier, your setting should remain — but double-check once. Who is safe? Copilot Business & Enterprise users are NOT affected. Stay secure. Protect your code. #GitHub #Copilot #AI #Security #Developers #DataPrivacy #DevOps