Microsoft made Copilot a co-author on every VS Code project, reverted after developers revolted

A recent pull request effectively turned Copilot into a "co-author" for every programming project created in Visual Studio Code – even when the programmer behind the ...
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VS Code Now Stamps GitHub Copilot as Git Commit Co-Author

Visual Studio Code 1.118 now stamps a Copilot co-author trailer on Git commits by default after PR #310226 flipped ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Copilot Studio Extension for VS Code Goes GA

The Copilot Studio extension for Visual Studio Code is now generally available, allowing agents to be developed and managed directly from the editor. The extension enables software-style workflows for ...
Windows Report

Visual Studio Code Update Adds Remote Copilot Control and Enterprise AI Restrictions

VS Code 1.118 adds remote Copilot control, enterprise AI restrictions, and smarter caching while improving developer ...
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Microsoft tightens AI governance in Visual Studio Code update

Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code 1.118 introduces remote Copilot management and stricter enterprise AI access controls, requiring approved GitHub organization accounts. The update also adds caching ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Visual Studio 2026 Gives IntelliSense Priority in Longstanding Copilot Completion Clash

The April update suppresses Copilot completions while IntelliSense is active, addressing a long-running editor conflict.
Windows Report

VS Code Update Brings More Flexible Copilot Integration and Faster Chat Experience

Visual Studio Code 1.117 adds Copilot BYOK, faster chat streaming, and terminal fixes, giving developers more control.