Front-End Fire VS Code Open Sources GitHub Copilot Chat
May 26, 2025
VS Code is shaking up the development world by open-sourcing its AI chat extension, GitHub Copilot, enhancing community collaboration. The discussion dives into the rise of AI tools and their financial viability compared to their closed-source counterparts. Listeners can also enjoy insights on the evolution of brand management in tech and the role of AI in media habits. Furthermore, there’s a lighthearted segment on quirky minor league baseball promotions, like redhead parades, making this episode both informative and entertaining.
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VS Code Open Sources Copilot Chat
- Microsoft open sourced the GitHub Copilot chat extension for VS Code to integrate AI deeply. - This move challenges closed-source competitors like Windsurf and Cursor by inviting community collaboration.
Microsoft's NL Web AI Standard
- Microsoft introduced NL Web, an AI standard protocol for natural language queries on websites. - It aims to standardize AI-powered web search by using structured data and sits atop Microsoft’s MCP protocol.
Remix Leaving React Framework
- Remix plans to abandon React in version 3 in favor of its own AI-first framework. - This drastic shift might impact users and could lead to a rebranding due to breaking changes.