Recent developments suggest that OpenAI’s highly anticipated GPT-5 may begin its rollout in the coming days, as reported by Windows Latest. Microsoft is preparing its array of products including Copilot, Microsoft 365, and Azure to incorporate the capabilities offered by the new model.
GPT-5, often referred to as GPT-5 alpha in early leaks, is expected to redefine the standards of AI with its advanced functionalities. Enthusiasts and industry experts alike are buzzing about its potential impact on the AI landscape.
According to sources familiar with the matter, GPT-5 demonstrates exceptional proficiency in coding tasks. Notably, access to this cutting-edge model doesn’t appear to be limited solely to paid subscribers, as it seems even non-paying users will have the opportunity to experience its benefits.
In recent updates, you may have noticed a new feature labeled ‘Smart’ mode within the Copilot app on both Android and iOS platforms. This feature utilizes GPT-5 and is set to become the standard mode for all Copilot users. Those who opt for Copilot Pro, available for $20, will gain access to enhanced functionalities.
To better understand the workings of the ‘Smart’ toggle, we’ve explored the Copilot app for Windows 11.
Exploring the ‘Smart’ GPT-5 Mode in Windows 11
During our investigation, Windows Latest confirmed the presence of the native Copilot app, which contains references to a component called “SmartChatModeProvider.”
This component solely identifies ‘Smart’ as an option within the query composer. When a user sends a message, it utilizes a routing tag labeled SendMessageMode. Smart. This tag is crucial as it informs the backend which model and tools to utilize. Presently, it’s primarily routing to GPT-4, although references to GPT-5 have also been observed, indicating multiple variants of GPT-5 may exist; however, their exact interrelations remain unclear.
An interesting feature of GPT-5 appears to be its ability to switch between ‘regular’ and ‘reasoning’ modes dynamically, a functionality that seems to impressively support the ‘Smart’ toggle.
Furthermore, we identified two feature flags named “windowscomposersmartmode” and “smart-mode-default.” These flags will determine whether the Smart option appears and whether it will be the default setting. Because these configurations are controlled server-side, it appears that the rollout of the Smart mode linked to GPT-5 will be accessible to users, albeit with some rate limitations.
Additionally, our colleague Alexey has previously uncovered mentions of GPT-5 within the Copilot mobile applications.
Integration of GPT-5 in Microsoft Edge
Further insights from Windows Latest indicate that GPT-5’s ‘Smart’ mode is also featured in Microsoft Edge, which has recently undergone updates to include Copilot functionalities.
As detailed previously, the Copilot mode in Edge replaces the traditional New Tab Page with a compose box designed for user interaction.
While users still have the option to navigate to Bing.com, Microsoft is promoting the use of Copilot Search, which efficiently summarizes web content. For more elaborate queries, users can rely on Copilot, which is now seamlessly integrated within Edge’s New Tab Page.
Important to note, the Copilot mode does not automatically activate and must be enabled through the Settings menu under Copilot or AI innovations.
Are you a user of either ChatGPT or Copilot? Personally, I find that ChatGPT offers superior performance compared to Copilot; however, I recognize that Copilot serves valuable functions, particularly for those seeking a more personalized assistant experience. What’s your take?
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