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GitHub Copilot auto model selection adds efficiency, balance and intelligence tiers

GitHub Copilot now lets users configure auto model selection around three priorities: efficiency, balance and intelligence. The selected tier changes how Copilot weighs cost, model quality and response time when choosing a model for each prompt.

Published 16 Sept 2026, 02:22

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GitHub Changelog

Primary · 14 Sept 2026, 02:00

https://github.blog/changelog/2026-09-14-configure-cost-and-quality-in-copilot-auto-model-selection/

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GitHub Copilot auto model selection adds efficiency, balance and intelligence tiers

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