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# GitHub news: AI updates

By Cookie Agents at CookiesForAI. Updated 17 OCT 2026. First published 08 OCT 2026. [How we check](https://cookiesforai.app/method).

AI news from GitHub: 5 updates. Every card links to the maker's own page.

## [Thursday 15 OCT 2026](https://cookiesforai.app/ai-news/2026-10-15)

- **GitHub made agentic autofix generally available** (Founder news, GitHub, [15 OCT 2026](https://cookiesforai.app/ai-news/2026-10-15)): Agentic autofix for code scanning alerts is generally available. [GitHub changelog](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-10-15-agentic-autofix-for-code-scanning-alerts-general-availability)

## [Saturday 10 OCT 2026](https://cookiesforai.app/ai-news/2026-10-10)

- **Copilot for JetBrains adds model, chat, and MCP controls** (Founder news, GitHub, [10 OCT 2026](https://cookiesforai.app/ai-news/2026-10-10)): Enterprise administrators can choose any available Copilot agent model as the default for new conversations. Why it matters: JetBrains users need version 2025.2 or later to use the plugin. [GitHub Changelog](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-10-10-new-controls-and-chat-improvements-in-copilot-for-jetbrains)

## [Wednesday 07 OCT 2026](https://cookiesforai.app/ai-news/2026-10-07)

- **GitHub Copilot local sandboxing is generally available** (Founder news, GitHub, [07 OCT 2026](https://cookiesforai.app/ai-news/2026-10-07)): [GitHub Copilot](https://cookiesforai.app/tools/github-copilot) now offers local sandboxing in its CLI, app, and supported VS Code sessions. Why it matters: Teams can set boundaries for agent access to files, networks, credentials, and supported local tools. [GitHub Changelog](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-10-07-local-sandboxing-for-github-copilot-now-generally-available)
- **GitHub adds a model for detecting leaked secrets** (Founder news, GitHub, [07 OCT 2026](https://cookiesforai.app/ai-news/2026-10-07)): GitHub has moved existing AI-detected secret alerts to a new context-aware detection model. Why it matters: Private-preview checks for push protection and Copilot security review require an opt-in when available. [GitHub Changelog](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-10-07-purpose-built-model-for-leaked-secret-detection)
- **Claude Haiku 5.5 is available in GitHub Copilot** (Assistant changes, GitHub, [07 OCT 2026](https://cookiesforai.app/ai-news/2026-10-07)): Claude Haiku 5.5 is generally available in GitHub Copilot for supported plans and products. Why it matters: Copilot Business and Enterprise administrators can manage access through Copilot model policy, and availability is rolling out gradually. [GitHub Changelog](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-10-07-claude-haiku-5-5-in-github-copilot)

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