Github Copilot
4
Incidents
10.0
Avg Severity
4
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Security Vulnerability
4
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0004 10/10Copilot autocompleted AWS credentials into public repository
Openai Operator
1
Incidents
4.4
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Logic Error
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0059 4.4/10OpenAI's Operator scored 38% on real computer tasks — and panics instead of recovering from errors
Comparison Summary
| Metric | Github Copilot | Openai Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Total Incidents | 4 | 1 |
| Avg Severity | 10.0/10 | 4.4/10 |
| Critical Incidents | 4 | 0 |
| Top Failure Mode | Security Vulnerability | Logic Error |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Github Copilot or Openai Operator more reliable?
Based on StupidLLM data, Github Copilot has 4 documented failures (avg severity 10.0/10) while Openai Operator has 1 (avg severity 4.4/10). Openai Operator shows better reliability based on average severity scores.
What are the main differences between Github Copilot and Openai Operator failures?
Github Copilot's most common failure mode is security vulnerability, while Openai Operator most commonly fails via logic error. Github Copilot has 4 critical incidents vs Openai Operator's 0.