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Rudxain: use initialism, because there's too many occurrences of "GitHub"

2026-03-16T04:44:32Z

use initialism, because there's too many occurrences of "GitHub"

Rudxain: add Zig ref

2026-03-16T04:37:40Z

add Zig ref

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	==Consumer impact summary==		==Consumer impact summary==
	{{Ph-C-CIS}}		{{Ph-C-CIS}}
	*'''Privacy:''' GitHub is owned by [[Microsoft]], raising questions about data usage. GitHub has recently engaged in aggressive Copilot integration.<ref>https://github.com/features/copilot</ref> Many projects such as the Gentoo Linux project, have left GitHub due to the privacy and security concerns associated with AI.<ref> https://itsfoss.com/news/gentoo-github-switch-begins/</ref><ref> https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/gentoo-charts-new-path-moving-away-github-toward-codeberg</ref>		*'''Privacy:''' GitHub is owned by [[Microsoft]], raising questions about data usage. GitHub has recently engaged in aggressive Copilot integration.<ref>https://github.com/features/copilot</ref> Many projects such as the Gentoo Linux project, have left GitHub due to the privacy and security concerns associated with AI.<ref> https://itsfoss.com/news/gentoo-github-switch-begins/</ref><ref> https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/gentoo-charts-new-path-moving-away-github-toward-codeberg</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kelley \|first=Andrew \|date=2025-11-26 \|title=Migrating from GitHub to Codeberg \|url=https://ziglang.org/news/migrating-from-github-to-codeberg/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260303052544/https://ziglang.org/news/migrating-from-github-to-codeberg \|archive-date=2026-03-03 \|access-date=2026-03-16 \|website=⚡ Zig Programming Language}}</ref>

	*'''Transparency:''' While some tools like [https://cli.github.com/ the <code>gh</code> CLI] are open-source,<ref>{{Cite web \|date=3 Oct 2019 \|title=GitHub’s official command line tool (source Git repository) \|url=https://github.com/cli/cli \|url-status=live \|access-date=16 Sep 2025 \|website=GitHub \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260128035607/https://github.com/cli/cli \|archive-date=28 Jan 2026}}</ref> the platform itself is closed-source and proprietary.		*'''Transparency:''' While some tools like [https://cli.github.com/ the <code>gh</code> CLI] are open-source,<ref>{{Cite web \|date=3 Oct 2019 \|title=GitHub’s official command line tool (source Git repository) \|url=https://github.com/cli/cli \|url-status=live \|access-date=16 Sep 2025 \|website=GitHub \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260128035607/https://github.com/cli/cli \|archive-date=28 Jan 2026}}</ref> the platform itself is closed-source and proprietary.
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	In December 2025, GitHub announced a new $0.002 per minute "cloud platform charge" for developers using self-hosted GitHub Actions runners on private repositories. It was due to take effect on March 1 2026, but seems to be postponed indefinitely. <ref>{{Cite web\|title=Coming soon: simpler pricing and a better experience for GitHub Actions\|website=GitHub\|url=https://github.blog/changelog/2025-12-16-coming-soon-simpler-pricing-and-a-better-experience-for-github-actions/}}</ref>		In December 2025, GitHub announced a new $0.002 per minute "cloud platform charge" for developers using self-hosted GitHub Actions runners on private repositories. It was due to take effect on March 1 2026, but seems to be postponed indefinitely. <ref>{{Cite web\|title=Coming soon: simpler pricing and a better experience for GitHub Actions\|website=GitHub\|url=https://github.blog/changelog/2025-12-16-coming-soon-simpler-pricing-and-a-better-experience-for-github-actions/}}</ref>

	=== Whitelisting of e-mail domains on new accounts ===		===Whitelisting of e-mail domains on new accounts===
	[[File:GitHub email unverified.png\|thumb\|GitHub Restricting the domains of emails you can use to create an account on their site, effectively blocking the use of email aliases to protect your privacy]]		[[File:GitHub email unverified.png\|thumb\|GitHub Restricting the domains of emails you can use to create an account on their site, effectively blocking the use of email aliases to protect your privacy]]
	Upon creating a new GitHub account, GitHub restricts the use of certain domains. This often occurs upon the attempt to use an e-mail alias (a unique e-mail address that hides your true address, allowing you to disable incoming e-mails from spammers and advertisers. This disables the use of e-mail aliases and puts the users' privacy at risk.		Upon creating a new GitHub account, GitHub restricts the use of certain domains. This often occurs upon the attempt to use an e-mail alias (a unique e-mail address that hides your true address, allowing you to disable incoming e-mails from spammers and advertisers. This disables the use of e-mail aliases and puts the users' privacy at risk.

Sojourna: /* Whitelisting of email domains on new accounts */

2026-03-16T03:57:53Z

Whitelisting of email domains on new accounts

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	In December 2025, GitHub announced a new $0.002 per minute "cloud platform charge" for developers using self-hosted GitHub Actions runners on private repositories. It was due to take effect on March 1 2026, but seems to be postponed indefinitely. <ref>{{Cite web\|title=Coming soon: simpler pricing and a better experience for GitHub Actions\|website=GitHub\|url=https://github.blog/changelog/2025-12-16-coming-soon-simpler-pricing-and-a-better-experience-for-github-actions/}}</ref>		In December 2025, GitHub announced a new $0.002 per minute "cloud platform charge" for developers using self-hosted GitHub Actions runners on private repositories. It was due to take effect on March 1 2026, but seems to be postponed indefinitely. <ref>{{Cite web\|title=Coming soon: simpler pricing and a better experience for GitHub Actions\|website=GitHub\|url=https://github.blog/changelog/2025-12-16-coming-soon-simpler-pricing-and-a-better-experience-for-github-actions/}}</ref>

	=== Whitelisting of ~~email~~ domains on new accounts ===		=== Whitelisting of e-mail domains on new accounts ===
	[[File:GitHub ~~Email Unverified~~.png\|thumb\|GitHub Restricting the domains of emails you can use to create an account on their site, effectively blocking the use of email aliases to protect your privacy]]		[[File:GitHub email unverified.png\|thumb\|GitHub Restricting the domains of emails you can use to create an account on their site, effectively blocking the use of email aliases to protect your privacy]]
	~~'''~~Upon creating a new ~~github~~ account, ~~github~~ restricts the use of certain domains. This often occurs upon the attempt to use an ~~email~~ alias (a unique ~~email~~ address that hides your true address, allowing you to disable incoming ~~emails~~ from spammers and advertisers. This disables the use of ~~email~~ aliases and puts the users' privacy at risk.~~'''~~		Upon creating a new GitHub account, GitHub restricts the use of certain domains. This often occurs upon the attempt to use an e-mail alias (a unique e-mail address that hides your true address, allowing you to disable incoming e-mails from spammers and advertisers. This disables the use of e-mail aliases and puts the users' privacy at risk.


	===More info===		===More info===

Sojourna: /* Consumer-impact summary */

2026-03-16T03:56:33Z

Consumer-impact summary

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	'''GitHub''' is a proprietary developer platform that allows developers to create, store, manage, and share their code. It uses Git to provide distributed version control and GitHub itself provides access control, bug tracking, software feature requests, task management, continuous integration, and wikis for every project. Headquartered in California, GitHub has been a subsidiary of [[Microsoft]] since 2018.		'''GitHub''' is a proprietary developer platform that allows developers to create, store, manage, and share their code. It uses Git to provide distributed version control and GitHub itself provides access control, bug tracking, software feature requests, task management, continuous integration, and wikis for every project. Headquartered in California, GitHub has been a subsidiary of [[Microsoft]] since 2018.

	==Consumer-impact summary==		==Consumer impact summary==
			{{Ph-C-CIS}}
			*'''Privacy:''' GitHub is owned by [[Microsoft]], raising questions about data usage. GitHub has recently engaged in aggressive Copilot integration.<ref>https://github.com/features/copilot</ref> Many projects such as the Gentoo Linux project, have left GitHub due to the privacy and security concerns associated with AI.<ref> https://itsfoss.com/news/gentoo-github-switch-begins/</ref><ref> https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/gentoo-charts-new-path-moving-away-github-toward-codeberg</ref>

	*'''Privacy -''' GitHub is owned by [[Microsoft]], raising questions about data usage. GitHub has recently engaged in aggressive Copilot integration.<ref> https://github.com/features/copilot</ref> Many projects such as the Gentoo Linux project, have left GitHub due to the privacy and security concerns associated with AI.<ref> https://itsfoss.com/news/gentoo-github-switch-begins/</ref><ref> https:~~//www.linuxjournal.com/content/gentoo-charts-new-path-moving-away-github-toward-codeberg</ref>~~		*'''Transparency:''' While some tools like [https://cli.github.com/ the <code>gh</code> CLI] are open-source,<ref>{{Cite web \|date=3 Oct 2019 \|title=GitHub’s official command line tool (source Git repository) \|url=https://github.com/cli/cli \|url-status=live \|access-date=16 Sep 2025 \|website=GitHub \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260128035607/https://github.com/cli/cli \|archive-date=28 Jan 2026}}</ref> the platform itself is closed-source and proprietary.

	*'''Transparency -''' While some tools like [https://cli.github.com/ the <code>gh</code> CLI] are open-source<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2019~~-10-03~~ \|title=GitHub’s official command line tool (source Git repository) \|url=https://github.com/cli/cli \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025~~-09-16~~ \|website=GitHub \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260128035607/https://github.com/cli/cli \|archive-date=28 Jan 2026}}</ref>, the platform itself is closed-source and proprietary.

	==Incidents==		==Incidents==

Imization: Added an incident I occured while creating a GitHub account

2026-03-16T02:51:57Z

Added an incident I occured while creating a GitHub account

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	===Planned fees for self-hosted Action runners (2025-present)===		===Planned fees for self-hosted Action runners (2025-present)===
	In December 2025, GitHub announced a new $0.002 per minute "cloud platform charge" for developers using self-hosted GitHub Actions runners on private repositories. It was due to take effect on March 1 2026, but seems to be postponed indefinitely. <ref>{{Cite web\|title=Coming soon: simpler pricing and a better experience for GitHub Actions\|website=GitHub\|url=https://github.blog/changelog/2025-12-16-coming-soon-simpler-pricing-and-a-better-experience-for-github-actions/}}</ref>		In December 2025, GitHub announced a new $0.002 per minute "cloud platform charge" for developers using self-hosted GitHub Actions runners on private repositories. It was due to take effect on March 1 2026, but seems to be postponed indefinitely. <ref>{{Cite web\|title=Coming soon: simpler pricing and a better experience for GitHub Actions\|website=GitHub\|url=https://github.blog/changelog/2025-12-16-coming-soon-simpler-pricing-and-a-better-experience-for-github-actions/}}</ref>

			=== Whitelisting of email domains on new accounts ===
			[[File:GitHub Email Unverified.png\|thumb\|GitHub Restricting the domains of emails you can use to create an account on their site, effectively blocking the use of email aliases to protect your privacy]]
			'''Upon creating a new github account, github restricts the use of certain domains. This often occurs upon the attempt to use an email alias (a unique email address that hides your true address, allowing you to disable incoming emails from spammers and advertisers. This disables the use of email aliases and puts the users' privacy at risk.'''


	===More info===		===More info===

137.226.239.140: Remove "Example incident one"

2026-03-13T17:06:31Z

Remove "Example incident one"

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	In December 2025, GitHub announced a new $0.002 per minute "cloud platform charge" for developers using self-hosted GitHub Actions runners on private repositories. It was due to take effect on March 1 2026, but seems to be postponed indefinitely. <ref>{{Cite web\|title=Coming soon: simpler pricing and a better experience for GitHub Actions\|website=GitHub\|url=https://github.blog/changelog/2025-12-16-coming-soon-simpler-pricing-and-a-better-experience-for-github-actions/}}</ref>		In December 2025, GitHub announced a new $0.002 per minute "cloud platform charge" for developers using self-hosted GitHub Actions runners on private repositories. It was due to take effect on March 1 2026, but seems to be postponed indefinitely. <ref>{{Cite web\|title=Coming soon: simpler pricing and a better experience for GitHub Actions\|website=GitHub\|url=https://github.blog/changelog/2025-12-16-coming-soon-simpler-pricing-and-a-better-experience-for-github-actions/}}</ref>

	~~===Example incident one (''date'')===~~
	~~{{Main\|link to the main CR Wiki article}}~~
	~~Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article).~~
	===More info===		===More info===
	[https://giveupgithub.org/ "Give Up GitHub"]		[https://giveupgithub.org/ "Give Up GitHub"]

Dosjdhdjdjdhdjdjdj at 22:45, 4 March 2026

2026-03-04T22:45:39Z

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	==Consumer-impact summary==		==Consumer-impact summary==

	*'''Privacy -''' GitHub is owned by [[Microsoft]], raising questions about data usage. GitHub has recently engaged in aggressive Copilot integration. Many projects such as the Gentoo Linux project, have left GitHub due to the privacy and security concerns associated with AI.<ref> https://itsfoss.com/news/gentoo-github-switch-begins/</ref><ref> https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/gentoo-charts-new-path-moving-away-github-toward-codeberg</ref>		*'''Privacy -''' GitHub is owned by [[Microsoft]], raising questions about data usage. GitHub has recently engaged in aggressive Copilot integration.<ref> https://github.com/features/copilot</ref> Many projects such as the Gentoo Linux project, have left GitHub due to the privacy and security concerns associated with AI.<ref> https://itsfoss.com/news/gentoo-github-switch-begins/</ref><ref> https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/gentoo-charts-new-path-moving-away-github-toward-codeberg</ref>

	*'''Transparency -''' While some tools like [https://cli.github.com/ the <code>gh</code> CLI] are open-source<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2019-10-03 \|title=GitHub’s official command line tool (source Git repository) \|url=https://github.com/cli/cli \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-09-16 \|website=GitHub \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260128035607/https://github.com/cli/cli \|archive-date=28 Jan 2026}}</ref>, the platform itself is closed-source and proprietary.		*'''Transparency -''' While some tools like [https://cli.github.com/ the <code>gh</code> CLI] are open-source<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2019-10-03 \|title=GitHub’s official command line tool (source Git repository) \|url=https://github.com/cli/cli \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-09-16 \|website=GitHub \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260128035607/https://github.com/cli/cli \|archive-date=28 Jan 2026}}</ref>, the platform itself is closed-source and proprietary.

Dosjdhdjdjdhdjdjdj: /* Consumer-impact summary */

2026-03-04T22:41:26Z

Consumer-impact summary

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	==Consumer-impact summary==		==Consumer-impact summary==

	*'''Privacy -''' GitHub is owned by [[Microsoft]], raising questions about data usage. GitHub has recently engaged in aggressive Copilot integration. Many projects such as the Gentoo Linux project, have left GitHub due to the privacy and security concerns associated with AI.<ref https:~~="" www.linuxjournal~~.com~~="" content=""~~ gentoo~~-charts-new-path-moving-away~~-github-~~toward~~-~~codeberg< ref="">~~</ref><ref> https://~~itsfoss~~.com/~~news~~/gentoo-github-~~switch~~-~~begins/~~</ref>		*'''Privacy -''' GitHub is owned by [[Microsoft]], raising questions about data usage. GitHub has recently engaged in aggressive Copilot integration. Many projects such as the Gentoo Linux project, have left GitHub due to the privacy and security concerns associated with AI.<ref> https://itsfoss.com/news/gentoo-github-switch-begins/</ref><ref> https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/gentoo-charts-new-path-moving-away-github-toward-codeberg</ref>

	*'''Transparency -''' While some tools like [https://cli.github.com/ the <code>gh</code> CLI] are open-source<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2019-10-03 \|title=GitHub’s official command line tool (source Git repository) \|url=https://github.com/cli/cli \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-09-16 \|website=GitHub \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260128035607/https://github.com/cli/cli \|archive-date=28 Jan 2026}}</ref>, the platform itself is closed-source and proprietary.		*'''Transparency -''' While some tools like [https://cli.github.com/ the <code>gh</code> CLI] are open-source<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2019-10-03 \|title=GitHub’s official command line tool (source Git repository) \|url=https://github.com/cli/cli \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-09-16 \|website=GitHub \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260128035607/https://github.com/cli/cli \|archive-date=28 Jan 2026}}</ref>, the platform itself is closed-source and proprietary.

Dosjdhdjdjdhdjdjdj: Info about copilot integration

2026-03-04T22:39:56Z

Info about copilot integration

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	==Consumer-impact summary==		==Consumer-impact summary==

	*'''Privacy -''' GitHub is owned by [[Microsoft]], raising questions about data usage.		*'''Privacy -''' GitHub is owned by [[Microsoft]], raising questions about data usage. GitHub has recently engaged in aggressive Copilot integration. Many projects such as the Gentoo Linux project, have left GitHub due to the privacy and security concerns associated with AI.<ref https:="" www.linuxjournal.com="" content="" gentoo-charts-new-path-moving-away-github-toward-codeberg< ref=""></ref><ref> https://itsfoss.com/news/gentoo-github-switch-begins/</ref>
	*'''Transparency -''' While some tools like [https://cli.github.com/ the <code>gh</code> CLI] are open-source<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2019-10-03 \|title=GitHub’s official command line tool (source Git repository) \|url=https://github.com/cli/cli \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-09-16 \|website=GitHub \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260128035607/https://github.com/cli/cli \|archive-date=28 Jan 2026}}</ref>, the platform itself is closed-source and proprietary.		*'''Transparency -''' While some tools like [https://cli.github.com/ the <code>gh</code> CLI] are open-source<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2019-10-03 \|title=GitHub’s official command line tool (source Git repository) \|url=https://github.com/cli/cli \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-09-16 \|website=GitHub \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260128035607/https://github.com/cli/cli \|archive-date=28 Jan 2026}}</ref>, the platform itself is closed-source and proprietary.

Keith: added the citation a previous user was trying to add

2026-03-04T18:52:40Z

added the citation a previous user was trying to add

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	===Planned fees for self-hosted Action runners (2025-present)===		===Planned fees for self-hosted Action runners (2025-present)===
	In December 2025, GitHub announced a new $0.002 per minute "cloud platform charge" for developers using self-hosted GitHub Actions runners on private repositories. It ~~should've taken~~ effect on March 1 2026, but seems to be postponed indefinitely.		In December 2025, GitHub announced a new $0.002 per minute "cloud platform charge" for developers using self-hosted GitHub Actions runners on private repositories. It was due to take effect on March 1 2026, but seems to be postponed indefinitely. <ref>{{Cite web\|title=Coming soon: simpler pricing and a better experience for GitHub Actions\|website=GitHub\|url=https://github.blog/changelog/2025-12-16-coming-soon-simpler-pricing-and-a-better-experience-for-github-actions/}}</ref>

	===Example incident one (''date'')===		===Example incident one (''date'')===

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	\|Website=https://www.github.com		\|Website=https://www.github.com
	}}		}}
	'''GitHub''' is a proprietary developer platform that allows developers to create, store, manage, and share their code. It uses Git to provide distributed version control and ~~GitHub~~ itself provides access control, bug tracking, software feature requests, task management, continuous integration, and wikis for every project. Headquartered in California, ~~GitHub~~ has been a subsidiary of [[Microsoft]] since 2018.		'''GitHub''' (GH) is a proprietary developer platform that allows developers to create, store, manage, and share their code. It uses Git to provide distributed version control and GH itself provides access control, bug tracking, software feature requests, task management, continuous integration, and wikis for every project. Headquartered in California, GH has been a subsidiary of [[Microsoft]] since 2018.

	==Consumer impact summary==		==Consumer impact summary==
	{{Ph-C-CIS}}		{{Ph-C-CIS}}
	*'''Privacy:''' ~~GitHub~~ is owned by [[Microsoft]], raising questions about data usage. ~~GitHub~~ has recently engaged in aggressive Copilot integration.<ref>https://github.com/features/copilot</ref> Many projects such as the Gentoo Linux project, have left ~~GitHub~~ due to the privacy and security concerns associated with AI.<ref> https://itsfoss.com/news/gentoo-github-switch-begins/</ref><ref> https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/gentoo-charts-new-path-moving-away-github-toward-codeberg</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kelley \|first=Andrew \|date=2025-11-26 \|title=Migrating from GitHub to Codeberg \|url=https://ziglang.org/news/migrating-from-github-to-codeberg/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260303052544/https://ziglang.org/news/migrating-from-github-to-codeberg \|archive-date=2026-03-03 \|access-date=2026-03-16 \|website=⚡ Zig Programming Language}}</ref>		*'''Privacy:''' GH is owned by [[Microsoft]], raising questions about data usage. GH has recently engaged in aggressive Copilot integration.<ref>https://github.com/features/copilot</ref> Many projects such as the Gentoo Linux project, have left GH due to the privacy and security concerns associated with AI.<ref> https://itsfoss.com/news/gentoo-github-switch-begins/</ref><ref> https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/gentoo-charts-new-path-moving-away-github-toward-codeberg</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kelley \|first=Andrew \|date=2025-11-26 \|title=Migrating from GitHub to Codeberg \|url=https://ziglang.org/news/migrating-from-github-to-codeberg/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260303052544/https://ziglang.org/news/migrating-from-github-to-codeberg \|archive-date=2026-03-03 \|access-date=2026-03-16 \|website=⚡ Zig Programming Language}}</ref>

	*'''Transparency:''' While some tools like [https://cli.github.com/ the <code>gh</code> CLI] are open-source,<ref>{{Cite web \|date=3 Oct 2019 \|title=GitHub’s official command line tool (source Git repository) \|url=https://github.com/cli/cli \|url-status=live \|access-date=16 Sep 2025 \|website=GitHub \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260128035607/https://github.com/cli/cli \|archive-date=28 Jan 2026}}</ref> the platform itself is closed-source and proprietary.		*'''Transparency:''' While some tools like [https://cli.github.com/ the <code>gh</code> CLI] are open-source,<ref>{{Cite web \|date=3 Oct 2019 \|title=GitHub’s official command line tool (source Git repository) \|url=https://github.com/cli/cli \|url-status=live \|access-date=16 Sep 2025 \|website=GitHub \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260128035607/https://github.com/cli/cli \|archive-date=28 Jan 2026}}</ref> the platform itself is closed-source and proprietary.
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	===Questions about data usage (2024-present)===		===Questions about data usage (2024-present)===
	~~GitHub~~ does not specifically tell you the data usage for AI with private repositories. This means that it might be using your data to train AI models by Microsoft like Copilot.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=What specific data exactly will be send to Copilot? \|url=https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/59630 \|access-date=7 September 2025 \|website=GitHub \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250512172426/https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/59630 \|archive-date=12 May 2025}}</ref> Previously, Copilot exposed vital private repositories from big companies, raising even more concerns.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Copilot AI Exposes Private GitHub Code From Top Companies \|url=https://digitalchew.com/2025/02/28/copilot-ai-exposes-private-github-code-from-top-companies/ \|website=digitalchew.com \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250426141755/https://digitalchew.com/2025/02/28/copilot-ai-exposes-private-github-code-from-top-companies/ \|archive-date=26 Apr 2025}}</ref>		GH does not specifically tell you the data usage for AI with private repositories. This means that it might be using your data to train AI models by Microsoft like Copilot.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=What specific data exactly will be send to Copilot? \|url=https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/59630 \|access-date=7 September 2025 \|website=GitHub \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250512172426/https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/59630 \|archive-date=12 May 2025}}</ref> Previously, Copilot exposed vital private repositories from big companies, raising even more concerns.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Copilot AI Exposes Private GitHub Code From Top Companies \|url=https://digitalchew.com/2025/02/28/copilot-ai-exposes-private-github-code-from-top-companies/ \|website=digitalchew.com \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250426141755/https://digitalchew.com/2025/02/28/copilot-ai-exposes-private-github-code-from-top-companies/ \|archive-date=26 Apr 2025}}</ref>

	This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].		This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].

	===Planned fees for self-hosted Action runners (2025-present)===		===Planned fees for self-hosted Action runners (2025-present)===
	In December 2025, ~~GitHub~~ announced a new $0.002 per minute "cloud platform charge" for developers using self-hosted ~~GitHub~~ Actions runners on private repositories. It was due to take effect on March 1 2026, but seems to be postponed indefinitely. <ref>{{Cite web\|title=Coming soon: simpler pricing and a better experience for GitHub Actions\|website=GitHub\|url=https://github.blog/changelog/2025-12-16-coming-soon-simpler-pricing-and-a-better-experience-for-github-actions/}}</ref>		In December 2025, GH announced a new $0.002 per minute "cloud platform charge" for developers using self-hosted GH Actions runners on private repositories. It was due to take effect on March 1 2026, but seems to be postponed indefinitely. <ref>{{Cite web\|title=Coming soon: simpler pricing and a better experience for GitHub Actions\|website=GitHub\|url=https://github.blog/changelog/2025-12-16-coming-soon-simpler-pricing-and-a-better-experience-for-github-actions/}}</ref>

	===Whitelisting of e-mail domains on new accounts===		===Whitelisting of e-mail domains on new accounts===
	[[File:GitHub email unverified.png\|thumb\|~~GitHub Restricting~~ the domains of emails you can use to create an account on their site, effectively blocking the use of email aliases to protect your privacy]]		[[File:GitHub email unverified.png\|thumb\|GH restricting the domains of emails you can use to create an account on their site, effectively blocking the use of email aliases to protect your privacy]]
	Upon creating a new ~~GitHub~~ account, ~~GitHub~~ restricts the use of certain domains. This often occurs upon the attempt to use an e-mail alias (a unique e-mail address that hides your true address, allowing you to disable incoming e-mails from spammers and advertisers. This disables the use of e-mail aliases and puts the users' privacy at risk.		Upon creating a new GH account, GH restricts the use of certain domains. This often occurs upon the attempt to use an e-mail alias (a unique e-mail address that hides your true address, allowing you to disable incoming e-mails from spammers and advertisers. This disables the use of e-mail aliases and puts the users' privacy at risk.

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