Google's Codey model now public preview via Vertex AI

Just got an email update from Google Cloud Trusted Tester Program, informing me that

> Generative AI support in Vertex AI is generally available

and

> Our Codey model is now in public preview, giving Vertex AI users access to powerful code completion, generation, and chat capabilities.

Trying it out requires signing up for Google Cloud. A 90-day $300 free credit trial is available, which happily does not auto-charge your credit card after the trial is over.

Curious if anyone out there has played around with Codey, and how it stacks up to GH Copilot etc.

This could be huge depending on how well it works and how long until they allow commercial use.

> Unless permitted by Google in writing, Customer will ensure that Customer and its End Users will not: use a Generative AI Preview Product for commercial or production purposes. disclose Generated Output to a third party.