Mustafa Suleyman, the former chief executive of DeepMind, a leading artificial intelligence laboratory owned by Google, has joined Microsoft as its new AI chief. In his first month at the company, Suleyman has been impressed by Microsoft’s supportive culture, strong leadership, and AI-first focus.
Suleyman praised Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella and Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott, saying they are driving the biggest technological transformation of our time. He also noted that Microsoft is working hard to define new norms for responsible AI and that everyone he has met feels a deep responsibility to do so with an open heart and a humble mind.
Suleyman expressed excitement about the company’s vision for Copilot, which aims to transform the future of AI. He said that he couldn’t be more energized and that he believes Copilot has the potential to be truly transformational.
Suleyman’s praise for Microsoft is a testament to the company’s commitment to AI and its position as a leader in the field. His experience and expertise will be valuable assets to Microsoft as it continues to develop and deploy AI technologies that have the potential to change the world.
