Microsoft Gears Up for GPT-5 Integration with Copilot, Introduces Smart Mode
Microsoft seems to be discreetly readying its Copilot assistant for integration with OpenAI’s highly anticipated GPT-5 model. This information comes from references found within the web app’s source code. The forthcoming update introduces a “smart mode” feature, designed to automatically choose the most appropriate AI model for each user prompt, thereby eliminating the need for manual selection.
The introduction of smart mode is indicative of a growing industry trend: making user interactions with intricate AI systems simpler. This feature will scrutinize user prompts and decide whether GPT-4, GPT-5, or another specialized model is the best fit for response. This enhancement will significantly improve usability for non-technical users.
Microsoft’s exclusive alliance with OpenAI, solidified by a $1 billion investment in 2019, continues to yield strategic benefits. The tech giant had integrated GPT-4 into its Bing search engine six weeks prior to OpenAI’s public release. Furthermore, Microsoft recently incorporated OpenAI’s o1 reasoning model into Copilot’s toolkit.