VS Code reportedly adds “Co-Authored-by Copilot” to Git commits even when Copilot was not used

The article says VS Code is inserting a “Co-Authored-by Copilot” line into commits regardless of whether the developer actually used Copilot. This could incorrectly attribute code contributions to GitHub’s AI assistant and confuse project history.

Incorrect commit attribution can create trust, compliance, and authorship concerns for teams that rely on Git metadata. The issue highlights how AI coding tools need clearer controls and transparency as they become embedded in developer workflows.