JetBrains IDE starts collecting code from users to train its AI ("option" enabled by default for many users)
JetBrains IDE starts collecting code from users to train its AI ("option" enabled by default for many users)
Better AI Depends on Better Data: We Need Your Help | The JetBrains Blog
TL;DR Over the past few years, AI has made remarkable progress, but it doesn’t always deliver what professional developers need. One key reason is that most models are trained on public datasets th

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We’re now adding the option to allow the collection of detailed code‑related data pertaining to IDE activity, such as edit history, terminal usage, and your interactions with AI features. This may include code snippets, prompt text, and AI responses.
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So if I accidentally Cmd+V a slightly-sensitive string into my IDE, I now have to consider that string compromised? Even if I'm just doing some local testing? If I paste someone's name in, that's potentially me causing a data breach? What?