VS Code deactivates IntelliCode in favor of the paid Copilot

Microsoft has deactivated the IntelliCode extensions for VS Code and refers to Copilot, which has a limited free volume.
ZDNet

I've tested free vs. paid AI coding tools - here's which one I'd actually use

Free AI chatbots handle small projects surprisingly well. Pro coding agents deliver serious productivity boosts for pro coders. Spend based on what you need to get the job done. The use of AI in ...
InfoWorld

Visual Studio Code adds multi-agent orchestration

With Visual Studio Code 1.107, developers can use GitHub Copilot and custom agents together and delegate work across local, ...
Visual Studio Magazine

VS Code 1.106 (October Update) Adds Agent HQ, New Security Controls

The latest monthly update to Visual Studio Code, version 1.106, continues the product's focus on AI-assisted workflows with new agent management capabilities, enhanced security and trust options, and ...