GitHub Copilot Backlash: Developers Fleeing to Alternatives

Despite boasting 20 million users, Microsoft's GitHub Copilot AI code assistant is facing a major backlash from developers. Widespread complaints cite forced bundling, potential license violations, and questionable code quality. Numerous developers are requesting Copilot's disablement on GitHub, with many migrating to alternatives like Codeberg. Microsoft's aggressive Copilot integration and disregard for user feedback are accelerating this exodus. Developers express concerns about Copilot infringing on their rights and raising code quality and copyright issues, highlighting the importance of user experience and respecting open-source principles in AI tool deployment.