Microsoft CEO urges human-centered approach to superintelligence and broader AI ecosystem

Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella said the pursuit of superintelligence should be guided by the principle that AI must help humanity and remain under human control. In a post on X, he called for a "frontier ecosystem" where both closed-source and open-source models can thrive across countries, communities and businesses.

"Any pursuit of superintelligence has to be grounded in the core principle that if the AI we build is not helping humanity and under human control, it's not worth pursuing," Nadella wrote.

He emphasized that organizations should be able to build AI systems using their own data rather than relying on a single model provider, noting that firms need full control over their unique knowledge. Nadella also expressed support for "embedded evaluators" and other mechanisms to ensure alignment in AI design.

"The key is that this cannot be controlled by a handful of entities, but must have broad representation across the ecosystem, countries, and fields, including academia," he added.

Nadella said Microsoft will publish a "Code of Conduct" for its first-party models for public consultation, and highlighted the need for broad access and choice at every layer of the AI stack. His remarks come amid growing debate over the rapid pace of AI development and its associated risks.