Copilot Chat is now available as part of paid tiers and free for verified teachers, students and maintainers of certain open source projects.
GitHub’s Copilot Chat feature is now accessible to all users worldwide, according to a report from TechCrunch. This AI-powered developer platform has expanded access to Copilot Chat, allowing developers to harness its capabilities for various purposes. Copilot Chat is now part of both paid and free tiers, with free access offered to verified teachers, students, and maintainers of specific open source projects. GitHub initially introduced Copilot Chat as a programming-centric chatbot, akin to ChatGPT, exclusively for organizations subscribed to Copilot for Business.
The offering was subsequently extended to individual Copilot customers, available at a monthly fee of $10 during its beta phase. This chatbot is driven by GPT-4, OpenAI’s flagship generative AI model.Copilot Chat facilitates real-time guidance for developers by allowing them to prompt it with natural language queries. When integrated with GitHub Copilot’s pair programmer, it forms a potent AI assistant that empowers developers to work at the speed of their thoughts, communicating in their preferred natural language.
Teams of developers and individual programmers alike can leverage GitHub Copilot Chat for various purposes, such as learning new programming languages or frameworks, troubleshooting software bugs, or obtaining answers to coding queries presented in simple, natural language responses. Furthermore, GitHub Copilot Chat minimizes the need for context switching, streamlining the development process and enabling developers to maintain their focus and productivity. It can provide real-time suggestions, tips, and tailored solutions for specific coding challenges, aiding developers in mastering new languages or enhancing their skills swiftly and efficiently.
