Microsoft Copilot Embraces OpenAI’s GPT-5
Yesterday marked an exciting milestone with OpenAI unveiling GPT-5, which is now available for free to all users across ChatGPT and various platforms. Among the first to benefit from this upgrade is Microsoft Copilot, which is now powered by the latest GPT-5 models.
What About Bing?
This news naturally raises a question: Has Bing Search also been upgraded? Bing has smoothly integrated these advanced models into its core search experience and ranking algorithms during previous upgrades. To get clarification, I reached out to key figures in the industry, asking if GPT-5 has been rolled out for core Bing search to enhance relevance and ranking:
Was GPT-5 added to core Bing search to improve relevancy and ranking? — Barry Schwartz (@rustybrick) August 8, 2025
As we await a response, let’s dive into what Microsoft shared about Copilot.
Microsoft Copilot: A New Era with GPT-5
Microsoft describes Copilot as an AI assistant designed for everyday tasks. Its newest feature set includes:
- Answering complex questions
- Improving writing clarity
- Transforming ideas into visuals
Today, users can harness the power of GPT-5 in Copilot for free!
The “Smart mode” utilizes GPT-5 to help users uncover optimal solutions for their inquiries. Accessing this enhanced experience is easy: just navigate to copilot.microsoft.com or use the Copilot app available on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices.
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ChatGPT’s Launch Plan
OpenAI is executing a gradual rollout for GPT-5 within ChatGPT itself. According to their release notes:
- GPT-5 is becoming available to all users on various plans, including Plus, Pro, Team, and Free, on web, mobile, and desktop.
- Soon, it will also be accessible to ChatGPT Enterprise and Edu plans.
As the next flagship model, GPT-5 serves as the default option for logged-in users, simplifying the experience with a single auto-switching system that combines the strengths of earlier models into a smart, efficient format.
Subscribers on paid tiers – Plus, Pro, and Team – can utilize a model picker, allowing them to manually select between GPT-5 and GPT-5 Thinking. Additionally, Pro and Team users have access to an enhanced version called GPT-5 Thinking Pro, which may take a bit longer to process but provides the precision needed for complex tasks.
Insights from Microsoft’s Satya Nadella
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared his thoughts on X, stating:
“Today, GPT-5 launches across our platforms, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and Azure AI Foundry. It’s the most capable model yet from our partners at OpenAI, bringing powerful advancements in reasoning, coding, and chat, all trained on Azure. It’s astonishing to think it’s only been two and a half years since Sam Altman showcased GPT-4 for the first time in Bing. The pace of innovation is only speeding up, and I’m eager to see how developers, enterprises, and consumers leverage this breakthrough.”
Join the conversation on X as we discuss what these changes could mean for the future of AI and digital interaction.
