GPT-5 powers Copilot Chat by default
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
Copilot Chat delivers faster, smarter results using GPT-5 as the default model.
Details:
What Changed:
All Copilot Chat experiences run on GPT-5 by default. Copilot automatically routes prompts to the best-performing models for each task, using fast models for basic tasks and specialized reasoning models for multi-step requests.
Why:
Users want speed, accuracy, and minimal friction. This update helps to ensure consistent, high-quality AI interactions in Copilot Chat.
Try This:
“Get me up to speed on the latest plans related to [project/initiative]. Help me think through what to do next.”
“Use the attached spreadsheet with customer feedback to create a polished executive report that helps upper management decide where to prioritize resources in our next cycle.”
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Increases accuracy and productivity, helping teams make strong decisions and complete complex work faster.
Personal Impact:
Removes friction by letting Copilot choose the best model--fast or reasoning--for the prompt.
Additional resources:
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Available today: GPT-5 in Microsoft 365 Copilot