Relevant snippet:
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.
Comment:
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?
This is beyond monetizing, this is IP theft. They are only getting away with it because capitalism.
I mean, would IP even exist in a non capitalist system?
Good point, but the gist is that our system is fucked up because corporations get to steal work to make profits off it. This is more like copyright. And yes, protecting creative work to a certain degree while not overreaching is really tricky.