New models arrive in GitHub Copilot: MAI-Code-1.1-Flash and Grok 4.6

Aug 11, 2026 · Issue 2 · 19 sources, 23 articles

MAI-Code-1.1-Flash became available in GitHub Copilot on 11 August, followed by Grok 4.6 across eight developer environments on 14 August. The model selection continues to expand.

Who is affected and how

senior developer

Compare the new models on your own codebase before replacing the default model.

tech lead

Record which models are approved for the team, since the options differ in both cost and quality.

Sources

• MAI-Code-1.1-Flash available in GitHub Copilotthe github blog · Aug 11, 2026
• MAI-Code-1.1-Flash available in GitHub Copilot - GitHub Changeloggithub.blog · Aug 11, 2026
• Microsoft ships MAI-Code-1.1-Flash into Copilotbytefwd.com · Aug 11, 2026
• MAI-Code-1.1-Flash in GitHub Copilot | AI Hírekaihirek.info · Aug 11, 2026 · magyar
• Microsoft Slashes AI Coding Costs With MAI-Code-1.1-Flashwindowsreport.com · Aug 12, 2026
• Google launches Gemini 3.7 Flash AI model for codingqz.com · Aug 13, 2026
• Google unveils Gemini 3.7 Flash AI model for coding, agent workflows — TradingView Newstradingview.com · Aug 13, 2026
• Google unveils Gemini 3.7 Flash AI model for coding, agent workflows - Reutersreuters.com · Aug 13, 2026

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