#Microsoft sent an email to everyone saying they're listening to people now and they will definitely not pushing AI to everything anymore.
Also Microsoft enabled #github to collect all your "inputs, outputs and associated context to train and improve AI models". This new tickbox is enabled by default, even if you explicitly disabled Copilot before.
Actions speak louder than words.
You can disable the option at https://github.com/settings/copilot/features
Just got this from Microslop GitHub:
> We're updating how GitHub uses data to improve AI-powered coding tools. From April 24 onward, your interactions with GitHub Copilot—including inputs, outputs, code snippets, and associated context—may be used to train and enhance AI models unless you opt out.
I barely ever use GitHub. When I do, it's when I am forced to because some project I rely on only uses GitHub.
If your project is only using GitHub, please consider migrating.
Many years ago I was a relief manager at HI Castle Mountain Backpackers for a summer, pretty much halfway between Banff and Lake Louise. It was a really nice life, just me and random travellers for 10 days/month. I worked split shifts so I hiked and biked a LOT. Or watched ospreys raise babies. Or split wood. Tuned in.
One day a guest from Aotearoa turned up. We talked a bunch, and he asked "what do I do If I see a bear in the woods?"
I answered "if it's cold mate, you drink it."