#Copilot

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Microsoft Reverses Course After VS Code Quietly Added Copilot as a Commit Co-Author

A hidden “Co-Authored-by Copilot” line in Visual Studio Code commit flows triggered backlash after users found it could appear even when AI features were disabled. Microsoft says the default will be reverted in version 1

Key Takeaways

VS Code was found adding a hidden “Co-Authored-by Copilot” line to some commits, even with AI features disabled.
A Microsoft developer said the behavior was a mistake and that the default would be reverted in version 1.119.

DT Editorial Team·May 4, 2026·via the-decoder.com

A New Recall Attack Suggests Microsoft Secured the Vault but Not the Hand-Off

A revived tool called ‘TotalRecall Reloaded’ targets the moment Windows 11’s Recall system passes data after authentication, raising new questions about how secure AI memory features remain in practice.

Key Takeaways

Recall’s database protections were strengthened after Microsoft’s original rollout failed security scrutiny.
The new reported weakness centers on the transfer of data after user authentication.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via arstechnica.com

Anthropic Adds a Memory Import Tool to Claude as AI Platforms Compete for User Lock-In

Anthropic has introduced a Claude feature that lets users import saved preferences and background information from other AI services, turning chatbot memory into a new battleground in platform competition.

Key Takeaways

Anthropic has added a Claude feature that lets users import memories and preferences from other AI assistants.
The tool is available to free and paid users and can be accessed from Claude settings or a dedicated import page.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via zdnet.com