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4 changes: 0 additions & 4 deletions assistant-getting-started.qmd
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Expand Up @@ -105,10 +105,6 @@ Students and faculty can use GitHub Copilot for free as part of the GitHub Educa
1. Click the **Sign in** button to initiate GitHub's OAuth authentication flow.
- Complete the authentication flow in your browser, and return to Positron when finished.

::: {.callout-tip}
If you are using Positron with a [remote SSH](remote-ssh.qmd) session, you will need to authenticate to GitHub on the _remote server_ as well. Follow [along on GitHub](https://github.com/posit-dev/positron/issues/8409) as we make improvements in this area.
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## Amazon Bedrock

::: {.callout-important}
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Expand Up @@ -7,6 +7,14 @@ If you're having trouble with Positron Assistant, here are some resources and to

Can't find what you're looking for? Reach out through our [feedback channels](#feedback-issues) and we'll help you out!

::: {.callout-important}
## GitHub Copilot authentication change

In Positron 2026.01.0, Positron Assistant has switched to using a native implementation of the Copilot completion engine, addressing a variety of authentication and performance issues. Copilot credentials now also work in Remote SSH sessions, and VS Code proxy settings are respected when connecting to GitHub Copilot.

However, if you were logged in to GitHub Copilot previously, you will need to **sign out and back in** to use Copilot in this latest release. See this [discussion post](https://github.com/posit-dev/positron/discussions/11340) for more information.
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## I am getting unexpected or incorrect responses

If you receive unexpected or incorrect responses from Assistant, consider the following steps:
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