Topic: GitHub Copilot
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GitHub Copilot users react to new usage-based pricing model
GitHub's new usage-based pricing for Copilot has caused widespread user backlash, with many experiencing severe sticker shock as heavy daily usage rapidly consumes monthly credit allowances. The previous flat-fee model was unsustainable for GitHub, as it subsidized power users by charging the sam...
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GitHub Copilot goes usage-based June 1, a predictable shift
GitHub will transition Copilot to a token-based "AI Credits" billing model starting June 1, 2026, replacing the current premium request unit system to ensure service reliability amid soaring compute costs. Base subscription prices remain unchanged, with Copilot Pro at $10/month and Pro+ at $39/mo...
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GitHub confirms AI training uses public data
Starting April 24, 2026, GitHub will use interaction data from Copilot Free, Pro, and Pro+ users to train its AI models, including code snippets and model outputs, while exempting Business, Enterprise, and verified education users. Affected users can opt out via a settings toggle, following a U.S...
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AI Code Competition Intensifies in 2026
The competition for AI-powered coding tools, which began with GitHub Copilot in 2021, has become a central battleground for major tech companies in 2026, fundamentally reshaping software development workflows and industry economics. These tools have evolved from simple autocomplete into comprehen...
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How Microsoft's Developers Are Harnessing AI
Microsoft is advancing AI to manage PC operations and assist in software development, with AI contributing up to 30% of code in some projects, but faces skepticism from employees about its ability to fully replace human developers. The company has introduced tools like GitHub Copilot to automate ...
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Microsoft Picks Anthropic Over OpenAI for Visual Studio Code
Microsoft is introducing an automatic AI model selection feature for Visual Studio Code, prioritizing Claude Sonnet 4 for paid GitHub Copilot users while free tier users will dynamically switch between models like Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-5, and GPT-5 mini. This reflects a strategic shift toward Anth...
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Microsoft CEO: AI Already Contributing Up To 30% of Internal Code
In a notable statistic shared during a conversation with Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella indicated that artificial intelligence is playing a substantial role in the company's own software development.
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AI coding assistants receive an update!
Stay updated with the latest AI coding tools in our newest blog post. Learn about GitHub Copilot's switch to GPT-4, Google's Duet AI, and JetBrains AI's innovative features. Find out how these advancements are reshaping software development and what the future holds for coders. A concise, insightful read awaits.
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Microsoft blocks Claude Fable over employee data retention fears
Anthropic launched Claude Fable, its first Mythos-class AI model, but Microsoft is restricting employee access due to concerns over Anthropic’s updated data retention policies. Microsoft has integrated Claude Fable 5 into GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Foundry for external customers, but excluded i...
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GitHub Launches AI Coding Agent Hub
GitHub is launching Agent HQ, a platform that integrates third-party AI coding agents like OpenAI's Codex and Anthropic's Claude, expanding beyond GitHub Copilot's capabilities. The platform includes a mission control dashboard for centralized management of multiple AI agents and allows simultane...
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Microsoft CEO: Copilot AI Usage Is Soaring
Microsoft reported strong quarterly financial results, with revenue and net income growing significantly and Microsoft Cloud revenue exceeding $50 billion, yet investor caution led to a stock price decline due to concerns over massive AI infrastructure spending. The company is making staggering c...
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Microsoft Quantum Dev Kit Expands with Domain Libraries & Copilot
The Microsoft Quantum Development Kit (QDK) is an open-source toolkit that provides a comprehensive environment for writing, testing, and running quantum code, integrating with tools like Visual Studio Code and GitHub Copilot. It supports multiple quantum programming languages and frameworks, inc...
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OpenAI's GPT-5 Codex: The AI That Builds Itself
OpenAI's Codex is an advanced AI coding assistant that now primarily develops and refines itself, operating as a cloud-based software engineering agent to handle tasks like writing features and debugging code. The system represents a significant leap in autonomous AI development, building upon it...
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's Advice for CS Students: Embrace Change
go ad free nowGetting fundamentals of software is important: Satyla NadellaTired of too many ads? go ad free nowTired of too many ads? go ad free nowWhen Satya Nadella revealed that up to 30% of Microsoft’s code is now written by AITired of too many ads? go ad free nowMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella has shared an important advice for aspiring tech professionals. The Microsoft CEO recently appeared in a conversation with tech YouTuber Sajjaad Khade where he urged students to focus on building strong ...
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Microsoft Invests Heavily in Training Its Own AI Models
Microsoft is investing heavily in developing its own advanced AI models to build internal capabilities while maintaining external partnerships. The company aims to expand its computational infrastructure significantly to compete with leading AI firms, starting with a modest cluster and planning m...
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GitHub to charge Copilot users based on actual AI usage
GitHub will switch Copilot to a usage-based billing model starting June 1, charging for AI Credits based on token consumption to align pricing with actual computing costs. Previously, all premium requests cost the same regardless of complexity, but GitHub says this is no longer sustainable due to...
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Microsoft Patches 3 Zero-Days, 57 Flaws in December Update
Microsoft's December 2025 Patch Tuesday addressed 57 vulnerabilities, including three critical remote code execution flaws and three zero-day issues. One zero-day (CVE-2025-62221) is actively exploited, allowing local privilege escalation, while two others were publicly disclosed before patching....
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Slack adds collaborative vibe-coding channels
Slack Code introduces project-focused code channels with user tabs, code diff comparison, and HTML previews, letting teams collaborate with AI agents directly within Slack. Team members can summon agents like Claude or Devin via mention, which then create a channel for full-visibility work, feedb...
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Microsoft partners with Anthropic to supercharge 365 apps
Microsoft is expanding Microsoft 365 Copilot by integrating Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4.1 models, offering enterprise customers more choice beyond OpenAI's technology. The integration includes a "Try Claude" button for easy switching between AI providers and extends to Copilot S...
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