Microsoft is introducing a new ‘Smart’ mode in its Copilot AI assistant, available to select users on both the app and website. This feature allows Copilot to “think deeply or quickly based on the task,” automatically switching between different AI models depending on the user’s request. The new mode was first spotted by TestingCatalog and appears just below the text input box as a model selector.
The timing of this rollout coincides with OpenAI’s anticipated launch of GPT-5, the next-generation large language model. GPT-5 is expected to bring advanced reasoning and autonomous task execution capabilities. Microsoft’s description of Smart mode suggests it might leverage GPT-5’s reasoning and non-reasoning modes, matching hints from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about the model’s multifaceted intelligence.
Reports indicate GPT-5’s release date was pushed back for safety evaluations. The model is now expected to launch sometime in August 2025. It will feature multiple intelligence levels, though it remains unclear which of these will power Microsoft Copilot’s new Smart mode.
While Copilot hasn’t reached ChatGPT’s widespread popularity, Microsoft continues to integrate it deeply into Windows devices and enterprise software. Despite past antitrust concerns about Microsoft’s dominance, the collaboration between Microsoft and OpenAI has only intensified in recent years, aiming to deliver the most user-friendly AI assistant experience.
This development highlights Microsoft’s push to enhance Copilot with smarter, more adaptable AI ahead of GPT-5’s debut.
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The Smart mode will make using Copilot easier. Users won’t have to pick different AI models for each task. It will work smoothly across Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experts say this feature could set a new trend for AI assistants. It offers fast or detailed responses as needed. This update also helps Microsoft stay strong in the growing AI market.
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