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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 ...
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Microsoft faces backlash over hidden Copilot code authorship change

Silent setting change: On April 16, 2026, Microsoft altered a default in VS Code to list Copilot as co-author on all commits without notifying users. Developers push back: The change sparked outrage ...
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Microsoft Apologizes for Enabling AI Co-Author by Default in VS Code

Microsoft sparked a developer revolt by silently adding "Co-authored-by: Copilot" to VS Code Git commits. Here's what ...
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VS Code update sparks backlash over default Copilot commit tags

Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code 1.118 has drawn sharp criticism for automatically adding a “Co-Authored-by: Copilot” tag to Git commits by default, even for some users not actively using Copilot. The ...
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A git reset hard example: An easy way to undo local commits and shift head

There are a number of compelling reasons as to why a developer needs a modern source code management tool like Git. The ability to share code with other developers is one. The ability to isolate ...
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Git Commit

Microsoft sparked a developer revolt by silently adding “Co-authored-by: Copilot” to VS Code Git … OSTechNix (Open Source, Technology, Nix*) regularly publishes the latest news, how-to articles, ...