Microsoft says no to "runaway" AI, promises safety 1st
Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI chief, says the company won't build any AI that could operate autonomously or run away from us.
He told Bloomberg, "We won't continue to develop a system that has the potential to run away from us," making it clear that keeping AI safe and under control is a top priority.
Human-first AI and real-world impact
Suleyman backs "humanist superintelligence," meaning Microsoft wants smarter AIs that always put people first—not machines.
His team is developing diagnostic systems capable of identifying rare medical conditions, but he's also worried about risks like people getting too attached to lifelike AIs.
For him, talk of AI replacing humans is just "crazy."
Who is Mustafa Suleyman?
Suleyman co-founded DeepMind (now part of Google) and Inflection AI before joining Microsoft as head of its AI division.
He's leading efforts on advanced models but keeps warning about possible dangers—especially if we lose sight of human values along the way.