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GitHub Copilot Student removes GPT-5.3-Codex from model picker, keeping it available through auto model selection
Hacker News · April 30, 2026
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- •GitHub is removing GPT-5.3-Codex from the model picker in Copilot Student, effective immediately. The model remains accessible through auto model selection, which automatically matches each request with the strongest model for the task.
- •The change is part of temporary reliability and performance measures rolled out across Copilot Individual plans (Free, Pro, Pro+, and Student) as the company prepares for a transition to usage-based billing.
- •GitHub states the shift helps keep the Student plan performant and free for learners around the world by reducing time spent toggling settings.
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