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GitHub Copilot is going local — but Microsoft won’t say what gets sent to the cloud
TL;DR
GitHub Copilot is introducing local inference capabilities, allowing coding tasks to be processed either on-device or in the cloud. However, Microsoft has not clarified what data is sent to the cloud, raising concerns for developers with strict data policies.
✦ Why It Matters
Evaluate your data handling policies to ensure compliance with Copilot's new routing features.
Key Takeaways
- Explore Copilot's local inference options for coding tasks.
- Assess the impact of data routing on your projects.
- Consider memory requirements for running MAI Code 1.1 Flash.
- Stay informed about Copilot's data handling practices.
How It Works
Copilot's new routing feature automatically decides whether to process coding tasks locally or in the cloud based on task context and cache state. This is part of Project HydraFusion, which optimizes model selection for coding tasks.
⚠ The Catch
Microsoft has not clarified how much repository context is sent to the cloud, leaving developers uncertain about data privacy.