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    It looks like Microsoft is getting ready for GPT-5.

    I reported yesterday that OpenAI is preparing to release GPT-5 in early August, and now references to a new GPT-5-powered “Smart Mode” have reportedly appeared in Copilot. Alexey Shavanov discovered code changes in Copilot that point toward a new smart option that uses GPT-5 to “think quickly or deeply.” Microsoft refused to comment on this alleged GPT-5 appearance.

    The new smart mode in Copilot.
    The new smart mode in Copilot.
    Image: Alexey Shabanov
    Microsoft’s AI CEO thinks Copilot will age and ‘have a room that it lives in’Microsoft’s AI CEO thinks Copilot will age and ‘have a room that it lives in’
    Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature is now blocked by Brave and AdGuardMicrosoft’s controversial Recall feature is now blocked by Brave and AdGuard
    Satya Nadella seeks to reassure Microsoft employees in layoffs memoSatya Nadella seeks to reassure Microsoft employees in layoffs memo
    OpenAI prepares to launch GPT-5 in AugustOpenAI prepares to launch GPT-5 in August
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