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Project Polaris is a new engine for GitHub Copilot that Microsoft plans to set as the default starting in August 2026, replacing GPT-4 Turbo. Announced at Build 2026, this move signals Microsoft's shift toward making Copilot a vertically integrated platform rather than relying on OpenAI models. The change affects developers, enterprises, and Windows users who have treated Copilot as a feature, as it becomes more deeply embedded in VS Code and Microsoft's ecosystem. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the implications for coding workflows, enterprise IT, and the broader Microsoft development environment.
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    Project Polaris Set as Default GitHub Copilot Engine in August 2026

    Microsoft reportedly used Build 2026 on June 2 in San Francisco to position Project Polaris as the new default engine for GitHub Copilot, replacing GPT-4 Turbo beginning in August while expanding VS Code into a multi-agent development workspace. The move is less a model swap than a declaration...
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