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?
I’m gonna refrain from commenting on the “spyware” accusation, but it is a fact that the company is founded by (ethnic) Russians and the majority of their employees are Russian.
This is from their LinkedIn; check out “Where they studied”, at least the top 4 of those places are Russian:
can’t blame people for where they are born