Cosine is privacy-focused and does not store user code on its servers. Instead, it uses OpenAI to create semantic embeddings pointing to the user's code, which are stored locally. Users have full control over their data and can choose whether or not to allow Cosine to use their inputs to improve its models. For those seeking more control over their data, Cosine is open to discussions about more secure offerings.
Key takeaways:
- Cosine is an AI knowledge engine that understands codebases, providing answers to coding questions, explanations of code features, and suggestions for new code.
- Cosine can be used by trying it on an open-source repository through the website or by installing the VS Code extension available on the Visual Studio marketplace.
- Cosine does not store your code on their servers and the OpenAI API is configured to not submit your inputs for training to OpenAI. It is a privacy focused AI agent and the user is always in control of their data.
- Cosine uses user's prompt inputs and questions to retrain and improve their LLMs, but users retain full control over whether or not they consent to Cosine using their inputs in this way.