AI coding privacy: cloud assistants vs. local models
August 24, 2026
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AI coding assistants can receive far more than the line under your cursor. Depending on their mode, they may see nearby files and repository instructions.
AI coding assistants can receive far more than the line under your cursor. Depending on their mode, they may see nearby files and repository instructions.
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