Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI and co-founder of DeepMind, dives into the future of AI as a transformative force. He discusses the evolution of conversational AI, comparing its impact to that of web browsers. The conversation covers Microsoft’s strategic partnership with OpenAI and the ethical dilemmas of AI training data. Suleyman also shares insights on the integration of AI in consumer products, the balance between innovation and legal challenges, and the shift toward voice-first technology, all while emphasizing the need for transparency and user trust.
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AGI vs. Singularity
AGI is a general-purpose learning system performing well across human training environments.
It differs from the singularity, an exponentially self-improving system exceeding human intelligence.
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LLM Creativity
LLMs interpolate data creatively, generating novel responses.
This interpolation represents a nascent form of creativity in AI.
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Microsoft AI Focus
Microsoft AI prioritizes consumer products like Bing, Edge, MSN, and Copilot.
It leverages user data and commercial surfaces for large-scale experimentation and feedback.
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Today, I’m talking with Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI. Mustafa is a fascinating character in the world of AI — he’s been in and out of some pivotal companies like DeepMind, which he cofounded, and Google. He landed at Microsoft through a unique not-quite-acquisition deal of his latest startup, Inflection AI.
As CEO of Microsoft AI, Mustafa now oversees all of its consumer AI products, including the Copilot app, Bing, and even the Edge browser and MSN — two core components of the web experience that feel like they’re radically changing in a world of AI. The company has also a unique relationship with OpenAI, one that’s grown more complicated of late. That’s a lot of Decoder bait, and we really get into it.
Links:
Google DeepMind co-founder joins Microsoft as CEO of its new AI division | The Verge
This is Big Tech’s playbook for swallowing the AI industry | Command Line
The new AI deal: buy everything but the company | NYT
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