preforkUpdates to GitHub Copilot interaction data usage policy
> 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.
Now
"Allow GitHub to use my data for AI model training" is enabled by default.
Turn it off here:
https://github.com/settings/copilot/features
Do they have this set on business accounts also by default? If so, this is really shady.
https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/188488
> Why are you only using data from individuals while excluding businesses and enterprises?
> Our agreements with Business and Enterprise customers prohibit using their Copilot interaction data for model training, and we honor those commitments. Individual users on Free, Pro, and Pro+ plans have control over their data and can opt out at any time.
FAQ: Privacy Statement update on Copilot data use for model training (Free/Pro/Pro+) · community · Discussion #188488
Hello GitHub Community👋 We’re sharing an update to our Privacy Statement and Terms of Service about how we use personal data to develop, improve, and secure GitHub products and services, including ...
> and we honor those commitments.
Ah, so when the inevitable "bug" appears, and we all learn that you've completely failed to honor anything, what will be your "commitment" then? An apology and a few free months?
Time to start pushing for a self hosted git service again.