AIMicrosoft DevBlogsabout 1 hour ago
AI Agents React Differently to SemVer Labels
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Microsoft experiments show AI coding agents like Claude Sonnet 5.5 check upgrades more often when labeled major versus patch. Across 540 runs, unchecked merges dropped significantly for smaller models, proving version numbers influence automated behavior even when code is identical. Researchers advise building verification into workflows to ensure safety regardless of labels.
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