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What’s new in GPT-5

• Improved reasoning and accuracy for complex questions.
• Better handling of long conversations and large documents.
• Support for text and image inputs in the same chat.
• Typically faster, more contextual responses than GPT-4.

How you might use Copilot

• Summarizing readings, articles, or meeting notes.
• Outlining papers, presentations, or reports.
• Brainstorming ideas or drafting professional messages.
• Explaining complex concepts in simpler terms.
• Analyzing or organizing data and information.

How to access GPT-5

1. Go to and sign in with your OHIO email.
2. Look for the banner that reads: “You are using Copilot Chat with GPT-5 with standard access.”
3. Start a conversation or upload a file to try the new features.
4. Integration inside Word, Excel, and PowerPoint remains part of Microsoft’s premium offering and is not included in OHIO’s current license.

Notes and limitations

• During peak times, performance may be slower or temporarily limited.
• Availability of GPT-5 may differ between Copilot Chat on the web and in-app Copilot experiences.
• Always review Copilot’s output for accuracy and originality before using it, and avoid entering confidential or personal information.

To connect with colleagues exploring AI tools at OHIO or to share your own experiences, visit the AI Community of Interest at /oit/initiatives/ai-community-interest.