GitHub rolls out AI-powered Autofix Copilot to catch and fix vulnerabilities in code
14-August-24
GitHub has officially launched Autofix Copilot, an AI-powered tool designed to automatically detect and fix vulnerabilities in code as part of GitHub Advanced Security. Leveraging OpenAI’s GPT-4 and GitHub’s CodeQL engine, Autofix Copilot operates during pull requests to identify security issues and provide developers with immediate solutions, significantly reducing the time required for remediation. Originally introduced in beta, the tool has shown promising results, enabling developers—regardless of their security expertise—to efficiently address vulnerabilities, thus enhancing overall development productivity and security awareness.
