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GitHub Copilot now supports multiple LLMs

Ryan Daws — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:33:52 +0000

GitHub is bringing more flexibility and choice to Copilot through the integration of multiple large language models (LLMs). Since its inception, GitHub Copilot has utilised different LLMs for varied uses. The journey began with the deployment of Codex, an early iteration of OpenAI’s GPT-3, that was fine-tuned specifically for coding tasks. The evolution continued with... Read more »

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GitHub Copilot users gain access to Stack Overflow knowledge

Ryan Daws — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:10:02 +0000

Stack Overflow has launched an extension for GitHub Copilot that promises to improve how developers find solutions. The extension allows users to pose questions directly within the AI-driven coding assistant and receive summarised responses informed by Stack Overflow’s extensive knowledge base. GitHub and Stack Overflow’s partnership aims to aid developers in tackling their most challenging... Read more »

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GitHub begins offering data residency to EU developers

Ryan Daws — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:48:22 +0000

GitHub has announced that it will introduce data residency capabilities, beginning with EU developers on 29 October 2024. The new data residency feature for Enterprise Cloud will allow organisations to store their GitHub code and repository data in their preferred geographical region. “We’ve heard for years from enterprises that being able to control where their... Read more »

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GitHub Enterprise Server 3.13.3 tackles critical SAML vulnerability

Ryan Daws — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:26:30 +0000

GitHub has released Enterprise Server 3.13.3, addressing several security vulnerabilities, including a critical flaw affecting instances using SAML single sign-on. Alongside security patches, the update delivers bug fixes, minor feature enhancements, and changes to the platform. The most pressing issue tackled by this update is a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-6800) impacting instances employing SAML SSO with... Read more »

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Unit 42 researchers uncover critical GitHub Actions vulnerability

Ryan Daws — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:03:55 +0000

A new attack vector that could compromise GitHub repositories has been uncovered by researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 team. The vulnerability, which exploits GitHub Actions artifacts generated during CI/CD workflows, could potentially grant high-level access to cloud environments. The researchers found that a combination of misconfigurations and security flaws can cause artifacts to... Read more »

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GitHub’s Copilot Autofix triples vulnerability remediation speed

Ryan Daws — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:08 +0000

Shipping software quickly often comes at the cost of security, with vulnerabilities inadvertently making their way into production code. This poses a significant challenge, as many developers find security requirements complex and difficult to implement. “Developers are shipping software faster than previously imaginable, releasing new features early and often. Yet, despite their best efforts to... Read more »

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Judge dismisses majority of GitHub Copilot copyright claims

Ryan Daws — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:12:57 +0000

A judge has dismissed the majority of claims in a copyright lawsuit filed by developers against GitHub, Microsoft, and OpenAI. The lawsuit was initiated by a group of developers in 2022 and originally made 22 claims against the companies, alleging copyright violations related to the AI-powered GitHub Copilot coding assistant. Judge Jon Tigar’s ruling, unsealed... Read more »

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GitHub Copilot gains extensions as GitHub and FileZilla face malware exploits

Muhammad Zulhusni — Tue, 28 May 2024 17:29:03 +0000

GitHub has announced a new feature that enables developers to extend Copilot with third-party skills, providing an extra layer of customisation. At this year’s Build conference, it announced the acquisition of a conversational assistant tool company called Semantic Machines to help enhance its products. GitHub’s “AI pair programming tool,” Copilot, also grabbed significant attention with the... Read more »

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GitHub’s 2FA rollout boosts supply chain security

Ryan Daws — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:31:30 +0000

In a push to enhance the security of the software supply chain, GitHub has successfully rolled out mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA) for code contributors on its platform. GitHub’s 2FA rollout – announced in May 2022 – aimed to address the critical first link in the software supply chain by securing the developers responsible for designing,... Read more »

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GitHub updates Innovation Graph with latest developer trends

Ryan Daws — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:35:16 +0000

GitHub’s Innovation Graph has been updated with data from Q4 2023, offering a comprehensive view of global developer activity over the past four years. The latest findings highlight the increasing popularity of AI among developers, leading to a rise in project documentation. This trend is attributed to the widespread use of chat-based generative AI tools... Read more »

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