Microsoft fixes VS Code after app gives Copilot credit for human's work
The Register
Microsoft reversed a VS Code change that automatically added "Co-authored-by: Copilot" attribution to git commits, after users complained the notice appeared even when Copilot was disabled or unused. The problematic change was introduced in VS Code 1.110 in early March, and a fix scheduled for version 1.119 will make the attribution trailer opt-in rather than default. The reversal reflects broader tension over how AI code contributions should be documented, with implications for copyright protection, liability, and developer workflows.
Why it matters
Devs not thrilled that Git extension added the bot as co-author by default
