How does OpenAI's smartest model to date work in Copilot, and what new features has Microsoft introduced in its 2025 Release Wave 2 for Copilot Studio?
Discover the smartest AI model yet, the rise of digital agents, and a new era of collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence. Microsoft is leading the way in transforming the workplace with intelligent digital colleagues working alongside human teams.
Meet GPT-5
GPT-5 is the smartest model to date, capable not only of understanding and generating text, but also of combining various abilities – from quick responses to deeper logical thinking. Both run under a single interface, so users don't have to worry about when to use "fast" mode and when to use the more "analytical" mode.
When it was launched, it was among the absolute best and outperformed previous models in a number of tests and benchmarks. It is currently available to the general public, who can use it in ChatGPT, but also in Microsoft's Copilot.
GPT-5 in Microsoft Copilot
Copilot now brings the latest innovations in artificial intelligence and, thanks to the GPT-5 model, gains entirely new capabilities: it can understand context much better, handle more complex tasks, while maintaining the high standards of security, privacy, and compliance that Microsoft prides itself on and its users expect.
Microsoft also introduced the GPT-5 model in Copilot on August 7—the day it was launched—delivering on its commitment to make the latest AI technologies available to its customers within 30 days of their initial market introduction.
Microsoft customers can now enjoy a whole new way of working with Copilot, which offers the capabilities of the smartest OpenAI model to date, combining the best of both worlds: lightning-fast responses and answers to simple questions, as well as in-depth analysis of complex tasks. For businesses, this means one thing: even more efficient work and smart support for everyday tasks and decision-making.
How Copilot Works Now
Copilot intelligently selects the most suitable model based on the nature of the task. For simple queries, it provides quick and accurate responses. For more complex challenges, it activates GPT-5 to deliver deeper insights and thoughtful recommendations.
Example in Marketing: A marketing professional reviewing proposals from multiple agencies can use Copilot to quickly summarize the submissions. When it's time to evaluate and rank the responses, GPT-5 steps in to apply contextual understanding and suggest the best fit based on predefined criteria. You can find more information directly in Microsoft's blog post here.
The introduction of the GPT-5 model into Copilot is not the end of Microsoft's efforts; on the contrary, it is also bringing new AI agents! By creating AI agents, it is pushing the boundaries of the use of artificial intelligence in everyday work tasks, thus shaping a completely new perspective on how people will work with AI in the future.
Agents are no longer just for answering simple questions, but are becoming new digital colleagues who can independently solve subtasks, actively participate in work processes, and even ask questions themselves – just as a human would. The collaboration between humans and technology is thus taking on a whole new dimension – more integrated, more natural, and, last but not least, more efficient.
See specific examples of agent-human collaboration in this video from Microsoft here.
As part of Microsoft 2025 Release Wave 2, the following new features were introduced in Copilot Studio. Key Innovations Include:
- Autonomous agents that handle tasks from start to finish
- Team-based collaboration among multiple agents
- Advanced management capabilities that will be particularly appreciated by large companies
- Deep integration with Azure AI Foundry and Microsoft Graph for customized, data-driven solutions.
This allows agents to combine the latest AI technologies with company data to provide solutions tailored to the specific organization.
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