Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has made a bold move in hiring AI veteran Mustafa Suleyman to lead the tech giant’s new consumer AI initiatives.
Suleyman, who was the founder of Google DeepMind, will be heading up a new group at Microsoft focused on AI. He is joined by his Inflection cofounder Karén Simonyan and other team members, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.
This hiring decision showcases Microsoft’s commitment to boosting its AI aspirations, with previous attempts to lure OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to the company. Altman was briefly considered for a similar role at Microsoft, but ultimately returned to OpenAI with Nadella’s support.
In his new role, Suleyman will be in charge of Microsoft AI, overseeing key projects such as Copilot, Bing, Edge, and the GenAI team. This signals a new chapter for Microsoft as it strives to innovate and lead in the field of artificial intelligence.
The recruitment of Suleyman and his team demonstrates Microsoft’s dedication to staying at the forefront of AI technology, and underscores the company’s ongoing efforts to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of AI. Stay tuned for exciting developments in the field of consumer AI coming from Microsoft in the near future.
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