Speed meets governance: Model Selection comes to GitLab Duo

GitLab has introduced Duo Model Selection, a feature in the GitLab 18.1 release available in private beta for GitLab.com customers using Duo Enterprise, which allows organizations to control the large language models (LLMs) used within their teams. This capability addresses the challenges enterprise organizations face with governance, compliance, and security standards amid the rapid release of new AI models. Duo Model Selection enables organizations to accelerate innovation by selecting AI models from their pre-approved vendor list, rather than the GitLab default model, ensuring adherence to governance standards. It allows namespace owners to configure AI model preferences organization-wide and control models used for different GitLab Duo features, enhancing both compliance and flexibility. Customers interested in participating in the private beta or exploring new features, including agentic AI capabilities in GitLab 18, are encouraged to contact their GitLab account team or sign up for a GitLab Duo trial.

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