Microsoft Prepares Copilot for GPT-5 Integration Amid OpenAI Partnership

Microsoft's Copilot assistant is poised for an upgrade with OpenAI's next-generation model, GPT-5, as hinted by references in the Copilot web app's source code. The integration suggests Microsoft is already conducting internal tests, continuing its trend of early adoption seen with GPT-4 and the o1 reasoning engine.

A new 'smart mode' feature, also uncovered in the code, aims to automate model selection for user prompts, eliminating manual choices. This shift underscores the industry's MOVE toward seamless AI usability, prioritizing intelligent automation over raw model performance.

Microsoft remains silent on GPT-5's inclusion but maintains its strategic billion-dollar alliance with OpenAI. The collaboration reinforces Microsoft's position in the AI arms race, where the focus now lies on practical application rather than mere technological superiority.