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GitHub & Microsoft Copilot Free for Students in 2026: What Still Works

If you are a student or teacher hoping to get Copilot free in 2026, the rules changed sharply this spring. GitHub paused new sign-ups for its free Copilot Student plan on April 20, 2026, with no reopening date announced. Verified students who activated Copilot before the pause keep free access under the new GitHub Copilot […]

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Haiku 4.5 on GitHub Copilot: Code Faster, Spend Less

Imagine your AI coding assistant responding the instant you finish typing. No more lag, no more waiting—just seamless, real-time help that feels like a natural extension of your thoughts. That’s the promise of Anthropic’s new Claude Haiku 4.5, now Generally Available (GA) in GitHub Copilot. It’s not just another update; it’s a fundamental shift in […]