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YouTube earns more from Xbox games than Microsoft: CEO Satya Nadella
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that YouTube generates more revenue from Xbox games than Microsoft itself, highlighting a struggle to monetise its gaming division despite significant investment. This comes as Bloomberg reported last week that Xbox is planning major layoffs next month, along with significant reductions to marketing and other budgets.
If AI agents can act on their own, who is responsible for their actions?
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella believes businesses should begin treating AI agents more like employees, complete with identities, permissions, oversight, and governance. As AI systems evolve from passive assistants into autonomous agents capable of carrying out tasks independently, a new challenge is emerging for enterprises: accountability.
Microsoft AI chief says human office jobs could be replaced in 18 months. Are you at risk?
Microsoft's AI chief, Mustafa Suleyman has sounded an alarm that many white-collar jobs, including accounting, legal, marketing, and project management, could be automated within 12-18 months. He predicts AI will achieve human-level performance on most professional tasks, impacting computer-based roles significantly. This rapid advancement signals a major shift in the workforce.
ETtech Explainer: AI is writing most of the code for companies — what this means
AI is now writing a large part of code for tech companies. Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Indian firms like Meesho and Freshworks are using AI extensively. This shift boosts productivity. Developers are focusing on complex tasks and quality.
AI needs ‘better marketing’, says Sam Altman after buying media platform TBPN
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is acquiring popular podcast The Best Possible Node (TBPN) to improve AI's public image, calling it a poorly marketed technology. Altman praised TBPN's ability to explain complex AI concepts accessibly and without hype. The podcast will retain editorial independence, reporting to OpenAI's global affairs chief, and will also aid the company's communications and marketing efforts.
AI-led job disruption is real, but so is human adaptability: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
Speaking at the OMR podcast a few days ago, Nadella said employees need to reskill, learn to work with the new medium and tools, and adapt to the shift underway. Understanding AI will be essential to staying relevant as workflows evolve, he explained.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella downplays AI bubble fears amid OpenAI’s $110 billion fundraise
Nadella was visiting Munich for an AI tour. On the OMR podcast, he spoke about German innovations, engineers, the AI bubble, job disruption, and more. As long as AI delivers tangible, real-world impact and moves beyond theory into widespread adoption, it cannot be called a bubble, he explained.
From McRib nuggets to Korean sauces: McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski reveals how he uses Google Gemini, AI tools to revamp menu ideas
Chris Kempczinski, the CEO of McDonald's, has spilled the beans on how he uses Google Gemini and other AI tools to revamp the menus. Gemini recommended McDonald’s experiment with McRib Nuggets and more Korean sauces for nuggets and burgers, the CEO said. He also admitted to using Nano Banana and photo editor for making a Christmas card.
‘Godfather of AI’ issues stark warning to techies who are thinking of changing the stream due to artificial intelligence boom
Geoffrey Hinton, the 'Godfather of AI', has shared a crucial advice with students and engineers asking them not to give up their computer science degrees. Hinton, a professor emeritus at the University of Toronto and former Brain Google expert, said that CS degrees are much more than coding and is valuable in the long run despite the AI boom.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reveals rare quality you need to be successful at workplace. And it's not your qualification
Amid AI dominance, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has revealed one rare quality you need to succeed at your workplace. He said empathy is a workplace superpower in the age of AI, adding that IQ without emotional intelligence is waste. With AI managing technical tasks, human empathy and collaboration play a key role in businesses for their success.
Claude or Cursor won’t kill us, competition means we’re winning: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
Satya Nadella dismissed concerns about Copilot losing share, saying fresh rivals like Claude and Cursor show the market is growing. He stressed that GitHub’s huge developer base and new Agent HQ keep Microsoft well placed. Nadella said competition is healthy and that the sector is headed in the right direction.
OpenAI products for third parties will be exclusively on Azure: Satya Nadella
OpenAI's restructuring allows for-profit product development with third parties, but these offerings will exclusively run on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella clarified that partners must utilize Azure, with limited exceptions, to access OpenAI's AI models and products. This exclusivity is part of a broader partnership agreement where Microsoft retains significant intellectual property rights.
Nadella says Microsoft will hire again, but with an AI-first approach
This comes months after Microsoft announced laying off nearly 4% of its workforce, looking to rein in costs amid hefty investments in AI infrastructure. The company, which had about 2,28,000 employees worldwide as of June 2025, had announced layoffs in May, affecting around 6,000 workers.
GPT-5 Launch: People have tried for 50 yrs, Satya Nadella replies to Elon Musk's threat that OpenAI will eat Microsoft alive
OpenAI’s GPT-5 is now live on Microsoft’s core products, promising smarter AI across its platforms. While Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella welcomed the rollout, Elon Musk warned that OpenAI might “eat Microsoft alive.” Nadella brushed it off, backing innovation and competition. Meanwhile, Sam Altman called GPT-5 a leap towards general intelligence, likening its impact to the Manhattan Project. Musk, pushing his Grok AI, claimed it’s still ahead and teased Grok 5’s launch later this year.
Sam Altman says he’s discussed future of OpenAI–Microsoft partnership with Satya Nadella: NYT
Sam Altman also said that he had productive talks with US president Donald Trump on artificial intelligence and credited him with understanding the geopolitical and economic importance of the technology.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shocks industry by admitting AI has yet to deliver real value despite massive investment
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella tempers AI hype, stating it hasn't yet delivered significant economic value despite massive investments. He dismisses artificial general intelligence claims as unrealistic, emphasizing the need for AI to demonstrably boost productivity and economic growth. While acknowledging current limitations, Microsoft remains committed to its substantial AI investments, including OpenAI.
Coding is dead? Microsoft's product chief shares important advice to techies amid layoffs in the tech gaint
Microsoft executive Aparna Chennapragada defends computer science amid job cuts. She disagrees with claims that coding is dead. Layoffs impacted many software engineers. Microsoft invests heavily in Artificial Intelligence. AI is changing software development. Chennapragada envisions more 'software operators' in the future. Project management roles may shift. Microsoft is investing billions in AI infrastructure.
Up to 30% of Microsoft’s code is now written by AI: CEO Satya Nadella
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella says AI now generates 20-30% of its code, boosting efficiency especially in Python. Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg predicts AI will soon handle half of their coding work. This AI-driven shift is transforming software development, making coding faster and more accessible than ever before.
Microsoft, turning 50, dials up Copilot actions to stay in AI game
Copilot, Microsoft's AI assistant, is gaining a host of new features to make it more proactive. The version for consumers will start remembering personal facts about them. It will offer birthday reminders or support ahead of a presentation, or consumers can opt out, Mehdi said in an interview.
We missed…the biggest business model on the web: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella acknowledged that search engine was an opportunity that the company overlooked and which Google recognised and executed effectively. One has not only to get the tech trend right but also get where the value is going to be created with that trend, he said.
'I have never felt...': OpenAI CEO Sam Altman welcomes first child, shares heartfelt post
Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, welcomed his first child and took to social media to express joy on the happy occasion. The OpenAI CEO in a post mentioned that the baby boy is premature and is NICU. The CEO of OpenAI shared a birth announcement on X in the early hours of February 23.
'Wanna come': How a spam mail led to an interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
Indian-origin YouTuber Dwarkesh Patel sent a cold email to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, inviting him to his podcast. Surprisingly, Nadella accepted. During the podcast, Nadella discussed his long tenure at Microsoft and shared advice for new employees. He also talked about advancements in artificial general intelligence (AGI) and quantum breakthroughs.
Satya Nadella said 'yes' in 4 minutes. How an Indian-origin man landed an interview with Microsoft CEO
Indian-origin YouTuber Dwarkesh Patel landed an interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella through a bold yet simple cold email after noticing Nadella subscribed to his newsletter. Nadella quickly responded, agreeing to participate. During the podcast, Nadella discussed his journey at Microsoft, advanced technologies like AGI and quantum computing, and Microsoft's vision for the future.
OpenAI's Sam Altman reveals his daily ChatGPT usage, and it is not what you think
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that he primarily uses ChatGPT for routine, mundane tasks like summarizing emails and documents rather than for complex problem-solving. Speaking on the ReThinking podcast, he described his AI usage as "very boring" but highly efficient. Other tech leaders, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, also use AI for productivity, such as organizing inboxes and drafting speeches.
How Elon Musk plans to change gaming world? World's richest man announces AI game studio after complaining to Satya Nadella
Elon Musk plans to launch a new AI-powered game studio under xAI, aiming to compete with industry giants like Microsoft and Sony. He criticised current gaming practices and promises to make games great again. His new studio will focus on fun and avoid political messaging, leveraging AI to create engaging game experiences.
Elon Musk is not happy with Microsoft's gaming division, shares complaint with CEO Satya Nadella
Elon Musk accused Microsoft's gaming division of discriminatory hiring practices after podcaster Ian Miles Cheong alleged they excluded white men. Cheong cited an art director's social media posts as evidence, while Musk also referenced a past incident involving an Xbox marketing manager's tweet about minority representation in gaming. Musk warned of legal consequences for the alleged discrimination.
I was confused, it was chaotic and my iPhone broke: OpenAI's Sam Altman on sacking
Sam Altman, who was reinstated as OpenAI CEO after being abruptly fired last month, has revealed that the development was confusing and chaotic for him and his iPhone had also stopped working.
Buying Australia after India's loss? Journo asks Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO gives smart response
Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, recently revealed his passion for cricket in a podcast interview. Amidst the drama surrounding OpenAI, Nadella humorously addressed India's loss in the World Cup final and expressed interest in partnering with OpenAI. He also announced that Sam Altman would be joining Microsoft as the CEO of their new AI research unit.
Vivek Shah, CEO of j2 Global with a $45 million pay, not anonymous any longer
Shah doesn't want to get personal recognition and believes in building awareness about the company.
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