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.

Microsoft has revealed a new feature in Edge called Copilot Mode. This experimental option uses AI to make browsing more responsive and interactive. As Microsoft puts it, the mode is meant to help users focus on tasks by providing AI assistance that works across open tabs,