What is GitHub Copilot's new interaction data policy?

From April 24, Copilot Free/Pro/Pro+ users' live interactions (inputs, outputs, context) train AI unless opted out. Business/Enterprise excluded; easy Privacy settings toggle.

How do I opt out of GitHub Copilot data for AI training?

Head to Copilot settings > Privacy > toggle off data use for improvements. Prior opt-outs stick automatically.

Does GitHub use private repo code for Copilot training?

No for repos at rest (issues, etc.). Yes for active Copilot sessions' context, but opt-out prevents training use.

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GitHub Copilot's New Appetite: Devs' Code Snacks Fuel Smarter AI

Picture your daily code scribbles suddenly supercharging the AI at your side. GitHub's dropping a policy bomb on Copilot users: interaction data now trains models, opt-out easy.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 3 min read 14 views

GitHub Copilot interface with code suggestion and data policy settings highlighted

⚡ Key Takeaways

GitHub Copilot now uses Free/Pro/Pro+ interaction data for AI training starting April 24—opt-out available anytime. 𝕏
Real dev data from Microsoft boosted acceptance rates; expect similar gains for all. 𝕏
No private repos at rest or enterprise data touched—focus on live, opted-in sessions. 𝕏

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