Microsoft rolls out GPT-5 across its Copilot suite - here's what we know

GPT-5 is here, and Microsoft is integrating it into everything from chatbots to developer tools. Here's what's new, what works, and what to expect.

ZDNET's key takeaways

• Microsoft is rolling out GPT-5 to all its AI offerings, Thursday.
• The Copilot chatbot will provide GPT-5, even to free users.
• GPT-5 will also be available to coding and enterprise tools.

OpenAI released its much-anticipated upgrade to the engine that powers ChatGPT and many other AI implementations, including Microsoft's AI offerings, Thursday.

Concurrent with the GPT-5 release, Microsoft announced that it is upgrading its consumer, developer, and enterprise users with the GPT-5 models.

Also: GPT-5 is finally here, and you can access it for free today - no subscription needed

The company called specific attention to the testing results of its AI Red Team, which is OpenAI's security and harm-reduction operation.

(Disclosure ...