GitHub hits CTRL-Z, decides it will train its AI with user data after all

https://reddthat.com/post/62618199

GitHub hits CTRL-Z, decides it will train its AI with user data after all - Reddthat

>Microsoft’s GitHub next month plans to begin using customer interaction data – “specifically inputs, outputs, code snippets, and associated context” – to train its AI models.

Date

As of April 24 you’ll be feeding the Octocat unless you opt out

Current scope

The code locker’s revised policy applies to Copilot Free, Pro, and Pro+ customers, as of April 24. Copilot Business and Copilot Enterprise users are exempt thanks to the terms of their contracts. Students and teachers who access Copilot will also be spared.

To opt out (link edited by me to make it clickable)

Those affected have the option to opt out in accordance with “established industry practices” – meaning according to US norms as opposed to European norms where opt-in is commonly required. To opt out, GitHub users should visit github.com/settings/copilot/features and disable “Allow GitHub to use my data for AI model training” under the Privacy heading.

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That option isn’t there for me.
Do you fall under the affected group? Maybe it’s only listed for those who do
Ah, I must have missed it from your quote. I have copilot through my employer so I probably have Business or Enterprise. Thanks for pointing that out.
Just keep an eye out if you switch jobs or your company changes policies.