Hacker News Recap March 27th, 2026 | If you don't opt out by Apr 24 GitHub will train on your private repos
Mar 28, 2026
Coverage of GitHub's plan to train models on private repositories unless developers opt out. A virtualization project aimed at running modern software on old hardware to cut e-waste. Internal push at Microsoft to remove mandatory account requirements. A fast native alternative to jq for large JSON streams. Designs for cat-friendly home desks and a web task scheduling architecture.
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Opt Out Of GitHub Copilot Training
- Do opt out of GitHub Copilot training if your private repos contain proprietary or regulated code.
- Opt-out is available under Copilot settings and must be done before April 24 to prevent private-repo use in training.
Virtualization Extends Legacy Hardware Life
- Legacy hardware can be extended by a lightweight virtualization layer that abstracts device specifics.
- That approach reduces e-waste and cost but may add latency and miss some hardware features.
Remove Mandatory Microsoft Account To Reduce Friction
- Try removing mandatory Microsoft Account requirements to reduce onboarding friction for casual and non-enterprise users.
- Alternatives include local accounts or third-party auth but expect trade-offs in sync and data management.