I never saw this coming
AI Summary
Microsoft has taken a significant step by open-sourcing its AI editor, which includes the GitHub Copilot chat features linked to VS Code. This move marks a philosophical shift for the company, aiming to foster a more open and collaborative developer environment. Alongside this, Microsoft is open-sourcing the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). The video discusses how these changes could impact various companies, particularly those building on the VS Code platform. It highlights challenges in software recruitment exacerbated by AI-generated applications and introduces a sponsor, G2I, which streamlines the hiring process for developers. The narrator elaborates on the evolution of VS Code, transitioning from a traditional editor to a more AI-integrated tool, and discusses the implications of these changes for developers and emerging companies in the AI space. Key points include the importance of open-source collaboration and the expectation for future enhancements that will benefit the developer community overall.