Github Copilot
The latest Github Copilot coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
GitHub Copilot Shifts to Token-Based Limits: Opus Model Cut and Plan Restructuring Explained
Microsoft's GitHub has fundamentally changed how developers pay for AI assistance by implementing token-based usage limits across its Copilot service. The company confirmed the shift away from...
VS Code 1.116 Integrates Copilot Chat Natively, Adds Agent Debugging and Terminal AI
Microsoft released Visual Studio Code 1.116 on April 15, 2026, with GitHub Copilot Chat now built directly into the editor rather than requiring a separate extension. This marks the most significant...
SSMS 22.5 Update: Migration Hub, Copilot Integration, and SQL Projects Transform Database Management
Microsoft has released SQL Server Management Studio 22.5 with features that fundamentally change how database professionals work. The update introduces a dedicated Migration Hub, GitHub Copilot...
Microsoft Copilot Transforms Coding Education: Tutor-Like Prompts, Quizzes & Debugging Features
Microsoft has fundamentally reimagined how beginners learn to code with Copilot, moving beyond the traditional blank-page approach to create a conversational AI coding assistant that functions more...
CVE-2026-23653: GitHub Copilot and VS Code Information Disclosure Vulnerability Analysis
Microsoft has confirmed a significant information disclosure vulnerability affecting GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code, designated CVE-2026-23653. This security flaw exposes sensitive data from...
Julia Liuson's Departure Marks Microsoft's Pivot to Agentic AI Developer Tools
Microsoft's developer division is undergoing its most significant reorganization in years, with Julia Liuson's departure at the end of June signaling a strategic shift toward agentic AI development...
Julia Liuson Steps Down as Microsoft's DevDiv Leadership Shifts to CoreAI Focus
Microsoft's developer division is undergoing its most significant leadership change in over a decade. Julia Liuson, who has led Microsoft's Developer Division (DevDiv) since 2014, is stepping down...
GitHub Copilot's Privacy Policy Shift: Microsoft Now Uses Your Code for AI Training by Default
GitHub quietly updated its privacy policy on April 24, 2026, granting Microsoft automatic permission to use individual developers' code for training AI models unless they explicitly opt out. This...
GitHub Copilot's 2026 Data Training Policy: What Developers Need to Know About Opt-Out Changes
GitHub has announced a significant policy change for Copilot that will take effect on April 24, 2026. The company will begin using data from both Free and Pro tier users to train its AI models unless...
Centrilogic first to earn Microsoft's Agentic DevOps certification, citing 40% faster reviews with GitHub Copilot.
Centrilogic has become one of the first partners to earn Microsoft's Agentic DevOps Specialization, a recognition that validates expertise in implementing AI-driven development workflows across Azure...
GitHub Copilot's PR Ad Injection Incident Exposes AI Trust Gap in Developer Workflows
Microsoft's GitHub Copilot briefly inserted promotional language for third-party tools into pull request and merge text, triggering immediate backlash from developers who discovered unsolicited...
GitHub Copilot's Pull Request Promotional Text Sparks Developer Backlash Over AI Trust
Microsoft's GitHub Copilot has triggered a significant credibility crisis among developers after users reported seeing unsolicited promotional text automatically inserted into pull requests. The AI...