Visual Studio Code 1.124 enables autonomous AI agents by default with Autopilot
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Paul Hill
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Summary
Microsoft released Visual Studio Code 1.124, which enables Autopilot by default—a chat permission level that allows AI agents to act autonomously without requiring explicit user approval for each action. The update focuses on faster agent workflows and improved agent autonomy to accelerate developer productivity.
Key quotes
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Autopilot is a chat permission level that you can pick to give agents permission to take initiative and act autonomously, without needing explicit user approval for each action.
Microsoft's latest Visual Studio Code update aims to accelerate developer workflows by giving AI assistants the green light to work independently.
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