Did you know about this new feature in Github copilot ?

Akhilesh Malthi — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:52:42 +0000

Imagine delegating a coding task and getting a pull request back, ready for your review. That's exactly what GitHub Copilot's new coding agent does. This isn't just an autocomplete tool..

it's an autonomous, asynchronous teammate that works in the background, tackling tasks you assign to it.

Powered by GitHub Actions, this agent operates in a secure, isolated environment. You can assign it a task—for example, by tagging @copilot in a GitHub issue and it will analyze your codebase, make multi-file changes, run tests, and then create a pull request with a detailed summary of its work.

Why You'll Love It

Free Up Your Time: Assign a task and move on to something else. The agent handles the grunt work while you focus on higher-level problems.

Deeply Integrated: It understands your entire repository, not just a single file. It can make comprehensive changes and even run builds and tests within its environment.

Seamless Workflow: It creates a pull request for you to review, just like a human teammate would. You can collaborate and provide feedback, and the agent can even iterate on the changes based on your comments.

Work from Anywhere: You can delegate tasks from GitHub issues, Copilot Chat, the GitHub mobile app, or the new Agents panel on GitHub.com.

This new update is changing how we approach development. It’s no longer just about writing code with an AI it’s about having an AI as a partner on your team.

What do you think? Are you ready to delegate?

The AI Revolution Isn't Just Text: 3 Game-Changing Trends to Watch in 2025

Akhilesh Malthi — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 18:07:52 +0000

We've all been amazed by ChatGPT and Midjourney, but the future of AI is evolving at lightning speed. Here’s a look at what's coming next.

Hey everyone, and welcome to my first blog post!

If you're in tech, your world has probably been turned upside down by AI in the last couple of years. We've gone from simple chatbots to powerful Large Language Models (LLMs) that can write code, essays, and poetry. But if you think that's the peak, you're in for a surprise. The real revolution is just getting started.

Let's look beyond the hype and explore three mind-blowing AI trends that are shaping our future right now in 2025.

1. The Rise of Truly Multimodal AI

What it is: For a long time, AI models were specialists. One understood text, another understood images. Multimodal AI breaks down those walls. These are single models that can seamlessly understand and process information from multiple sources at once.. text, images, audio, and even video.

Why it's a game-changer: Imagine pointing your phone camera at the ingredients in your fridge and asking, "What healthy meal can I make for dinner tonight?" A multimodal AI could "see" the ingredients, understand your spoken question, and generate a recipe with step-by-step instructions.

This isn't just about cool new features. It will lead to:

More intuitive virtual assistants: Think of a real-life Jarvis from Iron Man.

Powerful creative tools: Edit a video by just describing the changes you want.

Greater accessibility: An AI that can describe the world in real-time for visually impaired individuals.

2. Autonomous AI Agents

What it is: If LLMs are like a brain you can ask questions, AI Agents are like a digital intern you can give tasks to. An agent is an AI system that can understand a goal, create a plan, and then execute that plan by using different tools and applications on its own.

Why it's a game-changer: This is where AI goes from being a passive tool to an active partner.

Imagine telling an agent: "Plan a 3-day weekend trip to Goa for me and my friend next month. Find the best flights from Mumbai, book a nice mid-range hotel near the beach, and create an itinerary." The agent would then browse websites, compare prices, check availability, and present you with a full plan, ready for you to approve.

These agents will automate complex digital tasks, from managing your calendar and emails to running marketing campaigns and debugging code.

3. AI That Lives in Your Pocket (On-Device AI) 📱

What it is: For years, the most powerful AI has lived in the cloud, on massive servers owned by big companies. That's changing. Thanks to more efficient models and powerful new chips, high-performance AI is now running directly on our smartphones, laptops, and even cars. This is called On-Device or Edge AI.

Why it's a game-changer:

Privacy: When the AI runs on your device, your personal data doesn't need to be sent to a server. It stays with you.

Speed: There's no network lag. The AI's response is instantaneous, which is critical for real-time applications like language translation or AR filters.

Accessibility: It works even when you're offline.

Your phone is no longer just a window to cloud AI; it's becoming a powerful AI-native device itself.

Final Thoughts

The AI landscape is moving faster than ever. We're shifting from AI that just responds to AI that understands, and from AI that understands to AI that acts. The future is multimodal, autonomous, and increasingly personal.

It's an incredibly exciting time to be a developer and a tech enthusiast in India!

Which of these trends excites you the most? Did I miss anything you think is important? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

ai #machinelearning #innovation #india

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