AI News Brief: February 28, 2026

GitHub Copilot Workspace Adds Multi-Repository Context

GitHub announced that Copilot Workspace now supports simultaneous context awareness across up to 10 repositories, enabling developers to refactor code that spans multiple services. The feature uses an enhanced indexing system that maintains semantic understanding of cross-repo dependencies. Early access users report 40% faster completion times for microservices architecture work.

Anthropic Releases MCP Server Registry with 500+ Integrations

Anthropic launched an official MCP Server Registry featuring over 500 community-contributed integrations for databases, APIs, and development tools. The registry includes automated security scanning and compatibility testing across Claude Desktop, VS Code, and third-party MCP clients. Popular additions include native Kubernetes management, Terraform state inspection, and real-time log aggregation servers.

OpenHands Agent Framework Achieves 78% on SWE-bench Verified

The open-source OpenHands (formerly OpenDevin) project reached a new milestone with 78% success rate on SWE-bench Verified benchmarks. The latest release introduces "reflection loops" where agents can critique and revise their own solutions before submission. The framework now supports Claude 3.7, GPT-5, and local Llama 4 models for cost-effective development workflows.

Cursor Editor Introduces "Ghost Branches" for AI Experimentation

Cursor's latest update adds Ghost Branches, ephemeral git branches that let AI assistants experiment with multiple solution approaches simultaneously without cluttering repository history. Developers can preview all AI-generated alternatives side-by-side before committing the preferred solution. The feature integrates with existing code review workflows and supports rollback to any experimental state.