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Grok 4.5 Now Integrated with GitHub Copilot
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- →Grok 4.5 enhances GitHub Copilot's ability to handle complex coding tasks efficiently.
- →The model's large context window and multi-input support improve coding workflows.
- →Its integration signifies a step forward in AI-assisted coding tools.
Grok 4.5, the latest reasoning model from xAI, is now available in GitHub Copilot. This model is designed to handle complex coding tasks with a context window of up to 500,000 tokens and supports both text and image inputs. It has shown strong performance in terminal-based coding tasks, particularly in Visual Studio Code and Copilot CLI. Grok 4.5 is available to various GitHub Copilot plans, including Pro and Enterprise, and requires administrators to enable it in settings. The rollout is gradual, so users should check back if they don't see it immediately.
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GitHub Copilot Expands Usage Metrics Reporting
GitHub has enhanced its Copilot usage metrics API, now offering more granular insights into individual user activity within the Copilot app. Previously, Copilot app usage was only visible at an enterprise or organization level, but now it includes detailed breakdowns by feature, model, and language. This allows enterprise owners and billing managers to better understand how the Copilot app is being used, who is using it, and what it produces. The update makes it easier to compare Copilot app activity with other surfaces like IDEs and coding agents, providing a comprehensive view of AI-assisted coding within organizations.
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npm Introduces Publish-Time Malware Scanning
npm is stepping up its supply-chain security by implementing automatic malware scanning for packages at the time of publishing. This new measure introduces a short delay before packages become available, ensuring they are safe for use. Publishers of dual-use content must now declare this in their package metadata and provide a disclosure file, which may trigger additional scrutiny. This move aims to enhance security while maintaining transparency about package capabilities, although it may require developers to adjust their publishing workflows.
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GitHub Expands Dependabot Alerts with OpenSSF Data
GitHub has enhanced its Dependabot alerts by integrating malware advisories from the OpenSSF malicious-packages repository. This update significantly broadens the scope of malware data available, covering ecosystems like npm and PyPI. Users with malware alerting enabled will automatically receive alerts for dependencies matching this expanded set of advisories. This integration means developers can now benefit from a more comprehensive security coverage without additional setup, making it easier to identify and mitigate potential threats across various ecosystems.
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