Microsoft’s VS Code editor recently announced it will discontinue its built-in IntelliCode AI-assisted coding feature, instead fully supporting the paid GitHub Copilot service. This change means VS Code users will no longer be able to use the free IntelliCode feature and must subscribe to Copilot to access AI-assisted programming features. IntelliCode was previously Microsoft’s free AI code completion tool for developers, while Copilot is a more advanced AI programming assistant based on OpenAI technology that requires a paid subscription. This move reflects Microsoft’s adjustment in AI programming tool strategy and indicates that the AI-assisted programming tool market is shifting from free to paid models. For developers, this may mean adjusting their development toolchain or increasing their budget to continue enjoying the convenience of AI-assisted programming.
