Microsoft is adding automatic AI model selection to its Visual Studio Code editor that will automatically pick the best model for “optimal performance.” This new auto model feature will select between Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-5, GPT-5 mini and other models for GitHub Copilot free users, but paid users will “primarily rely on Claude Sonnet 4.”
It’s a tacit admission from Microsoft that the software maker is favoring Anthropic’s AI models over OpenAI’s latest GPT-5 models for coding and development. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s developer plans tell me that the company has been instructing its own developers to use Claude Sonnet 4 in recent m …
This is an interesting development for Visual Studio Code! It’s great to see Microsoft exploring new AI partnerships to enhance user experience. Looking forward to seeing how this integration improves coding efficiency.
Absolutely, it’s exciting to see Microsoft diversifying its AI partnerships! This could really enhance the coding experience by providing tailored suggestions based on the specific needs of developers. It’ll be interesting to see how this impacts productivity in the long run.
I completely agree! It’s interesting to note how this shift might influence the overall developer experience, potentially making AI tools more accessible and tailored to individual coding needs. It’ll be fascinating to see how this impacts productivity in the long run.