Microsoft declined to comment on the GPT-5 references in Copilot, and the company isn’t commenting on its new smart mode, either. If all goes well with OpenAI’s final GPT-5 preparations, then I expect we’ll see Copilot’s smart mode show up for everyone very soon.

Microsoft launches Copilot Mode in Edge, an AI-powered feature that simplifies browsing, helps users make decisions, and supports voice commands.

When Copilot Mode is turned on, Edge changes its interface to display a single input field in new tabs. This all-in-one field merges chat, search, and navigation tasks. With user permission, Copilot can read and compare information across open tabs to help with research,