GitHub Copilot has evolved into an Autonomous Coding Agent using GitHub Actions to launch private ephemeral dev environments.
Engineers can leave review comments for Copilot to rework the code like a teammate, leading to a major advancement in AI-assisted development.
Copilot can handle repetitive or 'nice-to-have' tasks, allowing more focus time for developers and creating a self-maintaining codebase.
GitHub has provided important security features, making Copilot secure, scoped, and under human supervision. It is now available in public preview with billing starting on June 4, 2025.