Update on "Co-authored-by: Copilot" in commit messages

Microsoft addressed a critical bug in VS Code's Copilot commit attribution feature that incorrectly tagged non-AI code as Copilot-authored, forcing a reversion to disabled-by-default status and stricter consent requirements. This incident highlights emerging governance challenges around AI-assisted development, requiring IT leaders to establish clear policies on AI tool usage, code attribution, and audit trails while managing developer adoption. Organizations must prepare for a maturing ecosystem where explicit consent mechanisms and transparency around AI contributions become standard compliance requirements.