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MAI-Code 1 Flash

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Frontier modelsShippedAug 11, 2026

GitHub retires MAI-Code 1 Flash after the 1.1 Copilot rollout

Microsoft's MAI-Code 1.1 Flash remains available in GitHub Copilot with native vision and a 0.25x premium-request multiplier for eligible annual subscribers. On 10 September, GitHub completed the announced retirement of MAI-Code 1 Flash across Copilot Chat, edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions.

Why it matters: The lifecycle change removes the previous model from every Copilot surface and turns the 1.1 migration from a recommendation into an operational requirement for pinned workflows and policies.

Read story Original source · microsoft.ai

Frontier modelsVendor-reportedJun 2, 2026

Microsoft expands its in-house MAI portfolio across reasoning, media, speech, and code

At Build, Microsoft introduced or expanded seven MAI models, including the 35B-active-parameter MAI-Thinking-1 and new image, transcription, voice, and low-latency coding models. Several media models reached Foundry while the reasoning model stayed with select early partners.

Why it matters: Microsoft is moving from being primarily a distributor of partner models toward owning a vertically integrated portfolio for distinct production workloads.

Read story Original source · news.microsoft.com