# GitHub Global model policy generally available

- Product: GitHub (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github)
- Vendor: GitHub
- Date: 2026-08-26
- Original notes: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-08-26-global-model-policy-generally-available
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github/releases/2026-08-26-global-model-policy-generally-available

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