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Turn off AI training › GitHub Copilot
How to turn off AI training in GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot Free / Pro / Pro+
Steps: Profile → Copilot settings → 'Allow GitHub to use my data for AI model training' → Disabled.
Why it matters: Since April 24, 2026, prompts, code snippets and context are used for training unless you opt out.
Source: https://docs.github.com/copilot/how-tos/manage-your-account/managing-copilot-policies-as-an-individual-subscriber · checked 2026-10-16
GitHub Copilot Business / Enterprise
Steps: Not needed: Business/Enterprise data isn't used for training. Admins manage Copilot policies under the enterprise AI controls tab or organization settings.
Why it matters: No training on Business/Enterprise data, admin policies, GitHub's DPA, and Copilot Business/Enterprise are in GitHub's SOC 2 Type II report. Editor prompts aren't retained; other surfaces keep them 28 days.
Source: https://docs.github.com/copilot/how-tos/manage-your-account/managing-copilot-policies-as-an-individual-subscriber · checked 2026-10-17
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