GitHub Copilot stories

Sep 18, 2026

Microsoft ports Copilot runtime to Rust using AI agents for $120,000

Microsoft completed a full rewrite of the GitHub Copilot engine in Rust, with AI agents performing most of the porting work at a cost of approximately $120,000.

Sep 18, 20262 sources

Apr 29, 2026

GitHub Copilot Switches to Token-Based Billing Starting June 2026

GitHub announced that starting June 1, 2026, Copilot will charge users based on actual token usage instead of premium request counts, marking a shift in AI coding assistant pricing models.

Apr 29, 20261 source