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GitHub Copilot adds local sandboxing for enhanced AI security

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GitHub has made local sandboxing for its Copilot AI assistant generally available, enhancing security for users by restricting file, network, and credential access. This feature aims to prevent AI agents from accessing sensitive personal information or pushing unauthorized changes. While the sandboxing introduces some friction and requires policy adjustments, it separates model execution from tool isolation, allowing for granular control over agent capabilities. AI

IMPACT Enhances security for AI development workflows by limiting agent access to sensitive data and systems.

RANK_REASON General availability announcement for a new feature of an existing AI product.

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GitHub Copilot adds local sandboxing for enhanced AI security

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    GitHub made local sandboxing for Copilot generally available this week, in the CLI, the Copilot app and VS Code Agent Host sessions. Commands the agent starts r

    GitHub made local sandboxing for Copilot generally available this week, in the CLI, the Copilot app and VS Code Agent Host sessions. Commands the agent starts run with restricted access to files, network and credentials, based on a policy you set. I've been letting agents run com…

    LINKS dev.to/…/what-i-lock-down-before-letting-…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I run spec-driven development without rotten specs while OpenSpec, spec-kit, BMAD and Matt Pocock's skills build a knowledge base I never asked for, then let it

    I run spec-driven development without rotten specs while OpenSpec, spec-kit, BMAD and Matt Pocock's skills build a knowledge base I never asked for, then let it rot. # ai # agents # devops # productivity # software # coding # development # engineering # inclusive # community Rott…

    LINKS dev.to/…/rotten-specs-83a

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