Atlassian enables default data collection to train AI

Hacker News / 4/20/2026

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Key Points

  • Atlassian is enabling default data collection as part of how it trains its AI capabilities.
  • The change shifts some data-gathering to an opt-out (default) model rather than requiring explicit opt-in.
  • This move is aimed at improving the quality and responsiveness of Atlassian’s AI features by leveraging more usage signals.
  • The announcement raises privacy and consent questions for customers, who may need to review their settings and data-usage policies.
  • Organizations using Atlassian tools may need to assess the impact on governance, compliance, and internal security expectations.