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Microsoft's AI Vision on 50th Anniversary: Personalized Companions for Daily Life

Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman unveils ambitious AI plans aiming for personal AI companions that adapt and interact closely with users.

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Updated: Apr 4th, 2025, 5:55 PM ET

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On Microsoft's 50th anniversary, CEO of AI division Mustafa Suleyman discussed aims to create personalized AI companions that adapt to users over time. At the event featuring Bill Gates and former executives, Suleyman emphasized the foundational role of AI in Microsoft's future. He highlighted Copilot, its current AI product, and introduced upcoming features like visual memory and animated avatars. Despite significant ambitions, Suleyman acknowledged challenges in AI technology, including the risk of AI causing overreliance and economic disruption. The event was briefly interrupted by a protest about Microsoft's defense contracts related to Israel.

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