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Two platforms.
Same questions.
GitHub Copilot
DEVELOPER / CODING
PROMPT
GitHub does not claim ownership over code inputs. Code submitted to Copilot remains the user's property.
OUTPUT
GitHub does not assert ownership over code suggestions. Users are responsible for determining the IP status of generated code.
TRAINING
GitHub Privacy Statement confirms: 'Product Development and Improvement: We use Personal Data to develop and improve our products, services, and technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. This includes improving features, developing new offerings, enhancing safety and security capabilities, and training models. We apply appropriate technical safeguards, including aggregation and de-identification techniques where feasible.' Affiliates including Microsoft may also receive data for 'product development and improvement (including training and improving artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies).' Individual tier: code snippets and telemetry may be used for training (opt-out in IDE settings). Business/Enterprise: training on user code is off by default, no data retention beyond session.
COMMERCIAL
Commercial use is the primary intended use case, particularly for Copilot for Business and Enterprise plans.
216 verified findings across the displayed surfaces.
Goodie
MARKETING / CONTENT
PROMPT
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OUTPUT
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TRAINING
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COMMERCIAL
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122 verified findings across the displayed surfaces.
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AIRIN SUMMARY
GitHub Copilot carries highly permissive license terms; Goodie carries highly permissive license terms.FOR ENTERPRISE: GITHUB COPILOT NOT RECOMMENDED · GOODIE NOT RECOMMENDED
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⚡ INTERACTIVE RISK COMPARISON HEATMAP
| RISK SURFACE | GITHUB COPILOT | GOODIE |
|---|---|---|
| PPrompt Ownership | ||
| OOutput Ownership | ||
| TModel Training | ||
| CCommercial Use | ||
| DData Privacy | ||
| $Tier Differences |
* Click any cell in the heatmap matrix to scroll directly to its verbatim policy citations below.
📂 Intellectual Property & Model Training
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SURFACE 01
Prompt Ownership
GitHub Copilot
MEDHIGH
GitHub does not claim ownership over code inputs. Code submitted to Copilot remains the user's property.
“ Short version: We own the service and all of our content. In order for you to use our content, we give you certain rights to it, but you may only use our content in the way we have allowed. ”
Goodie
MEDHIGH
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“ You may, on an entirely voluntary basis (including through functionality within the Services, such as “thumbs up/thumbs down” features), submit feedback or suggestions (“Feedback”). All Feedback is the property of Goodie, and Goodie may use and modify such Feedback without any r…”
O
SURFACE 02
Output Ownership
GitHub Copilot
MEDHIGH
GitHub does not assert ownership over code suggestions. Users are responsible for determining the IP status of generated code.
“ You grant us and other Users the licenses in Sections D.4–D.8. These licenses apply to Your Content. If Your Content already includes a license granting us the permissions we need, no additional license is required. You will not receive payment for these rights. These licenses e…”
Goodie
MED⚠ CAUTIONHIGH
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“ Any rights not expressly granted to you are reserved by Goodie or its licensors.”
T
SURFACE 03
Model Training
GitHub Copilot
MED⚠ CAUTIONHIGH
GitHub Privacy Statement confirms: 'Product Development and Improvement: We use Personal Data to develop and improve our products, services, and technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. This includes improving features, developing new offerings, enhancing safety and security capabilities, and training models. We apply appropriate technical safeguards, including aggregation and de-identification techniques where feasible.' Affiliates including Microsoft may also receive data for 'product development and improvement (including training and improving artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies).' Individual tier: code snippets and telemetry may be used for training (opt-out in IDE settings). Business/Enterprise: training on user code is off by default, no data retention beyond session.
“ Unless you opt out, GitHub's Affiliates may use your Inputs and Outputs under this license in accordance with their applicable privacy and contractual obligations. This license does not, however, permit GitHub or its Affiliates to share your Inputs or Outputs with third-par…”
Goodie
MED⚠ CAUTIONHIGH
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“ Outputs from AI services (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (e.g., biometrics, race, health data) or use data for behavioral profiling.”
C
SURFACE 04
Commercial Use
GitHub Copilot
MED⚠ CAUTIONHIGH
Commercial use is the primary intended use case, particularly for Copilot for Business and Enterprise plans.
“ By using automated means to access, collect, or otherwise use (“Access”) any publicly accessible Content from the Service for the purpose of developing or training any commercially available artificial intelligence model, machine learning system, or similar technology (a "Commer…”
Goodie
MEDHIGH
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“ Goodie may include Customer logo in its promotional materials or website but will cease further use upon written request by Customer.”
📂 Data Privacy & Governance
D
SURFACE 05
Data Privacy
GitHub Copilot
MED⚠ CAUTIONHIGH
Individual: training on by default, opt-out available in IDE settings. Business: training off by default, no content retention. Enterprise: same as Business with additional enterprise governance and IP indemnification.
“ The business or commercial purpose of sharing personal information is to assist us with marketing, advertising, and audience measurement.”
Goodie
MED⚠ CAUTIONHIGH
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“(b) violate any applicable privacy, data protection, confidentiality, or rights-of-publicity laws or obligations;”
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SURFACE 06
Tier Differences
GitHub Copilot
MEDHIGH
Individual: training on by default, opt-out available in IDE settings. Business: training off by default, no content retention. Enterprise: same as Business with additional enterprise governance and IP indemnification.
“ "Beta Previews" mean software, services, or features identified as alpha, beta, preview, early access, or evaluation, or words or phrases with similar meanings.”
Goodie
MEDHIGH
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“Goodie reserves the right to modify, suspend or discontinue a Trial or Private Preview at any time without notice and without liability to you. ”