Exploring the Latest Innovations: AMA with GitHub Copilot Team Amidst Launch of GPT-5 and Updated VS Code
In an exciting development for developers and tech enthusiasts, GitHub Copilot’s team recently hosted a live “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session, coinciding with the release of the new Visual Studio Code (VS Code) update and the highly anticipated GPT-5. This event provided an invaluable opportunity to gain insights directly from the creators behind some of today’s most advanced programming tools.
A Confluence of Cutting-Edge Technologies
The event was announced in conjunction with the latest version of VS Code, renowned for its robust features and developer-friendly interface (VS Code v1.103 release notes). Simultaneously, OpenAI’s GPT-5, the next-generation language model, has been making waves with its enhanced capabilities, promising to revolutionize coding assistance and automation.
About the AMA Event
Held on the r/GithubCopilot subreddit on August 14th, 2025, the AMA attracted a diverse audience eager to explore the future of coding in the era of AI. Participants were encouraged to ask questions about:
- The new features in VS Code
- Updates and enhancements to GitHub Copilot
- Capabilities and implications of GPT-5
- Concepts like Agent Mode and Coding Agent
- The MCP (likely a reference to the Machine Coding Program or related features)
- Aspects of the technologies users love or find challenging
Key Participants
The session featured prominent team members, including:
- Pierce Boggan – Product Manager Lead
- Daniel Imms – Terminal Engineer
- Isidor Nikolic – Product Manager for Extensions and Marketplace
- Tyler Leonhardt – Authentication Engineer
- Harald Kirschner – Product Manager for MCP and more
- Brigit Murtaugh – Product Manager for Next Edit Suggestions
- Conner Peet – Engineer focusing on MCP, testing, and debugging
- Burke Holland – Developer Relations Lead and creator of Beast Mode
These experts provided in-depth responses, sharing insights into the development process and future roadmap.
How to Participate
The AMA was structured to maximize engagement:
- Community members submitted their questions via comments.
- Questions were upvoted to prioritize popular topics.
- The team committed to answering a wide range
