GitHub decides it will train its AI with user data after all
GitHub has announced a controversial policy shift starting April 24, 2026, where it will begin using customer interaction data-including code snippets, inputs, and private repository context - to train its AI models. The change affects Copilot Free, Pro, and Pro+ users by default, employing an "opt-out" model that has already sparked significant backlash and "thumbs-down" votes from the developer community. While GitHub Enterprise and educational users are exempt, the move effectively redefines the meaning of "private" repositories for millions of developers who must now manually disable data sharing in their settings.