GitHub to Collect User Data from Copilot for Model Training

GitHub will begin collecting user interaction data—including prompts, code suggestions, and comments—from its AI-powered Copilot tool to train its underlying models. The data collection is enabled by default, requiring users to actively opt out if they wish to prevent their data from being used. No specific timeline for the rollout or technical implementation details were provided in the announcement. The change affects all GitHub Copilot users unless they adjust their settings. The policy shift was reported by heise.de without additional impacted systems or vulnerabilities mentioned.