Microsoft Copilot GPT-5: Smarter AI Assistance Is Here

Microsoft Copilot has just received a major upgrade with the integration of GPT-5, making the AI assistant more intelligent, efficient, and context-aware than ever before. Whether you're using Microsoft 365 Copilot, GitHub Copilot, or building applications in Azure AI Foundry, this new smart mode powered by GPT-5 enhances how you interact with AI tools. Within the first wave of availability, GPT-5 unlocks better reasoning, multi-step task handling, and seamless model switching—making everyday tasks feel faster and smarter.

How GPT-5 Enhances Microsoft 365 Copilot

With the rollout of Microsoft Copilot GPT-5, users across Microsoft 365 platforms can expect a leap forward in AI performance. The new model handles complex questions with improved logical reasoning and maintains focus during extended conversations. This is especially useful in professional settings where accuracy, coherence, and context are key. Whether drafting long documents, analyzing spreadsheets, or scheduling tasks, GPT-5 makes Copilot more adaptive to user intent while improving overall productivity.

GPT-5 in GitHub Copilot and Azure AI Foundry

Developers using GitHub Copilot now benefit from GPT-5's upgraded coding abilities. From writing cleaner code to understanding multi-layered instructions, this model significantly boosts developer workflows. On the enterprise side, Azure AI Foundry users can harness GPT-5 to build intelligent apps that automatically route queries to the most suitable model. This ensures better output across a wide range of AI-powered use cases, giving teams more control and precision in deploying AI solutions.

What Smart Mode Means for Everyday Users

The introduction of smart mode in Microsoft Copilot GPT-5 means the AI can automatically choose the right version of the model for the task—whether it's rapid responses or deeper reasoning. It mirrors OpenAI’s rollout of GPT-5 to free users, but now within Microsoft’s ecosystem, even free Copilot users get access to these enhanced capabilities. For knowledge workers, developers, and enterprise teams alike, this integration represents a major step forward in making AI more accessible and responsive in real-time workflows.