GitHub Copilot Surpasses 20 Million Users Across Enterprises

GitHub Copilot, Microsoft's AI coding assistant developed in partnership with OpenAI, has surpassed 20 million all-time users, marking a significant milestone in AI adoption among software developers. This user base grew by five million in just three months and now includes 90% of Fortune 100 companies, highlighting strong enterprise demand. Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform, which supports AI services including Copilot, reported annual revenue exceeding $75 billion, reflecting a 34% year-over-year increase driven by broad adoption of AI and cloud offerings. CEO Satya Nadella emphasized the central role of AI in business transformation and announced the launch of Azure AI Foundry, which supports multiple foundation models from providers like OpenAI and Meta, facilitating scalable AI application development. The growth of AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Azure underscores the increasing integration of AI in software development and cloud infrastructure, with Microsoft investing heavily to maintain its leadership in this space. Additionally, competitors such as Cursor are rapidly expanding in the AI coding market, indicating a vibrant and competitive landscape.