Switch GitLabDuo mention interactions in MR comments to use Agentic Chat for DAP flow

Problem

Currently, when users interact with @GitLabDuo in MR discussions/comments, the system routes through AIGW Duo Chat endpoints (Classic Duo Chat). This results in:

  • No consumption-based billing charges applied
  • Inconsistent user experience compared to the DAP-based Duo Code Review feature
  • Potential confusion for customers who have different quality experiences depending on how they invoke Duo

Current Behaviour

@GitLabDuo as a reviewer:

  • Duo Enterprise customers: Uses classic Duo Code Review (no billing charges)
  • Duo Core/Pro customers: Uses new DAP-based Duo Code Review (consumption-based billing applied)
  • Exception: Internal users always use the new DAP Duo Code Review even with Duo Enterprise seats

@GitLabDuo mentions in comments (all customers):

  • Routes through AIGW Duo Chat endpoints (Classic Duo)
  • No consumption-based billing charges applied
  • Lower quality experience compared to DAP-based interactions

Proposed Solution

Switch @GitLabDuo mention interactions in discussions/comments to use Agentic Chat/DWS for customers on the DAP flow. This would:

  1. Enable consumption-based billing charges for these interactions (Duo Core/Pro users)
  2. Improve interaction quality to match the DAP-based Duo Code Review experience
  3. Provide a consistent experience across all Duo Code Review touchpoints

Note: Duo Enterprise customers using classic Duo Code Review would remain unchanged.

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