If you are someone who has been a fan of the GPT-5, then you need to check out this article till the end to decode everything about. After two years of on-and-off hype from CEO Sam Altman, many were expecting GPT-5 to be a clear step toward AGI. Instead, what OpenAI delivered is less of a sci-fi leap and more of a substantial UX overhaul (albeit a very good one) by uniting all their previous models under a single flagship: GPT-5. In this article, the latest update suggests that the GPT-5 will now be accessed by the Microsoft Copilot users too. Keep reading to know more.
What’s the News?
Ever since ChatGPT came into existence, the world has never been the same. Well, as popular the AI-powered chatbot has become, ChatGPT parent OpenAI is now back with another revolutionary AI model, which is the GPT-5 model. It’s the latest and most powerful large language model, and now, Microsoft has announced that Copilot is now getting GPT-5 treatment via its new Smart Mode.
Apart from the tech giant’s AI chatbot, GPT-5 will also be powering the other Copilot tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, and GitHub Copilot, to name a few. Well, if you are looking to try out the GPT-5 feature, then you need to head over to the Copilot website from your favorite browser and then choose the Smart Mode by simply clicking on the model selector that appears just below the text input field. A week ago, Microsoft started rolling out a new Smart Mode for select Copilot users.
What’s More?
At the time of writing, the new smart mode was not visible on the Windows Copilot app, and this means that Microsoft might be gradually rolling out the update. We tried using Copilot’s new Smart Mode, and during our usage, noted that the responses generated by GPT-5 were much faster than OpenAI’s previous models.
As compared to the free ChatGPT tier, which automatically switches to an older model after a certain number of queries, Copilot has fewer restrictions, as we can use it for numerous queries. Also, you won’t need a Microsoft account to try Copilot’s new Smart Mode.
What about the Microsoft 365 Copilot?
If you are wondering about the Microsoft 365 Copilot, then check out this section to know everything. The tech giant says OpenAI’s latest and most powerful model is better at answering and reasoning through complex questions and can stay on track in longer conversations. As it turns out, the upgraded model can also help customers reply to emails and analyse documents and files.
Additionally, the GPT-5 also made its way to GitHub Copilot, Microsoft’s AI coding tool. In a separate blog post, GitHub said that OpenAI’s latest model delivers “substantial improvements in reasoning, code quality, and user experience over previous versions.
Now that you have got a good idea about the GPT-5, head to the next section of the article to know about the new features of the GPT-5 model.
What are the New Features of the GPT-5 Model?
If you are wondering about some of the key features of the GPT-5 model, then here are the ones that you need to know:
Change Personalities
One of the top features of the GPT-5 model is that there will be a change in personalities. This feature essentially allows the introduction of the preset personalities, allowing you to switch the assistant’s style to be more supportive, concise, and professional, or even lightly sarcastic. Because GPT-5’s steerability has improved, these styles stick throughout the conversation instead of fading after a few replies.
To access this feature, go to the Personalization section in Settings, click Custom instructions, and then select the personality you want by picking a preset.
Customizing to the Colour of the Chats
This is another one of the key features of the GPT-5 which is making quite the wave. You can now pick the color scheme for your chats. It’s purely cosmetic, but it helps make the interface more like your own environment. You can change the color from the General section in Settings.
Gmail and Google Calendar integration
This is another key feature of the GPT-5, which is eagerly awaited by many. For the Plus, Pro team, and the Enterprise users, the GPT-5 users will be able to connect directly to your Gmail and Google Calendar. It can pull in your schedule, help you find free time, and even draft responses to emails you’ve been ignoring. It’s a genuine step toward having an AI actively manage your day.
To use this feature, go to the Connectors section in the Settings option and follow the on-screen instructions to connect your Gmail and Google Calendar.
Safer and More Useful Completions
Definitely one of the safest and useful completions which will be given by the GPT-5 feature. This feature essentially is all about replacing the old refusal-based safety approach with “safe completions.” Instead of simply blocking a request that might be unsafe, it gives you as much helpful, safe information as possible while explaining any limitations. It also reduces sycophancy—those overly agreeable answers that sometimes made earlier models feel inauthentic.
Conclusion
With the GPT-5 feature, the users will be able to get a hands-on experience of their AI chatbot at a more advanced level. The GPT-5 chatbot will be bringing an essential update with all its features and bringing forth the advancements that not only the co-pilot users but also the other AI users will be able to reap. That’s all, folks. I hope the article will help you get all the information you need.
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