GitHub will use Copilot interaction data to train AI models starting April 2026

THE DECODER / 3/26/2026

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Key Points

  • GitHub announced that starting April 24, 2026, it will use Copilot interaction data from users on Free, Pro, and Pro+ plans to train AI models by default unless users opt out.
  • The policy change applies across multiple subscription tiers, indicating broad data coverage rather than a limited beta cohort.
  • Users will need to take action to prevent their Copilot interactions from being used for training, making privacy and consent controls central to the update.
  • The move strengthens the feedback loop between real-world Copilot usage and model training, potentially improving future Copilot performance over time.

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Starting April 24, 2026, GitHub is changing its data policy for Copilot. Interaction data from users on the Free, Pro, and Pro+ plans will be used to train AI models unless users actively opt out.

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