Satya Nadella pumps the brakes on the AGI race to deliver “real-world impact” as OpenAI’s Sam Altman eyes self-replication

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Artificial Intelligence continues to grow and improve at a pace that’s hard to grasp. Despite uncertainty about its future development, many AI research facilities are predominantly focusing on a particular goal – Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), which refers to machines that can perform any intellectual task that a human can do.

In contrast to the concept of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), which outperforms human intelligence, Microsoft, as suggested by its CEO Satya Nadella, appears to be adopting a unique strategy in AI development.

In a recent conversation, it was mentioned that this leader places less emphasis on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). However, his primary interest lies in leveraging cutting-edge technology to generate tangible results within the context of project X.

Notably, Microsoft has a significant investment in OpenAI, valued at approximately $13.5 billion, making it one of the largest stakeholders. However, SoftBank is also vying for the lead position, given its role as the lead investor in the latest funding round of ChatGPT’s creator, where they managed to raise a massive $40 billion. This new investment has significantly boosted OpenAI’s market value, putting it at around $300 billion.

According to Satya Nadella:

It seems that we excessively praise tech companies in our society compared to the effects of technology itself. In reality, it would be more appropriate to discuss the role and influence of technology as a whole rather than just focusing on the tech industry.

As a tech-loving individual, I find myself deeply moved by Satya Nadella’s focus on creating technologies that truly make a difference in our world. His recent discussions have highlighted the significant strides made by innovations like Copilot, particularly in the field of education. What resonates with me is his personal mission within tech – to leverage technology’s potential for delivering meaningful societal impact.

As an analyst, I might rephrase it like this: “In the tech world, there was too much self-congratulation, which I found discomforting.

What does Sam Altman think about AGI?

Microsoft’s AI strategy appears closely linked to OpenAI due to their primary reliance on OpenAI’s technology and models for driving their AI innovations. However, recent news indicates that this close partnership, once dubbed the “best tech bromance in history,” may be facing strain. Reports suggest that OpenAI is establishing data centers throughout the U.S. as part of its ambitious $500 billion Stargate project, which aims to provide the necessary infrastructure for powering their advanced AI developments independently.

At the same time, Microsoft is simultaneously working on its proprietary AI systems and experimenting with third-party models within Copilot. It’s worth noting that Microsoft’s AI leadership, Mustafa Suleyman, has suggested that their AI models might lag behind OpenAI’s most recent releases by approximately 3 to 6 months.

He made clear that the business aimed to follow closely behind OpenAI, pointing out that doing so would be more cost-effective.

It’s worth noting that a different source claims Microsoft decided against two major data center projects, potentially due to not wishing to contribute further to ChatGPT’s training. Yet, OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, stated that they are now beyond any limitations in computational resources.

As a tech enthusiast, I’ve been following the buzz around OpenAI’s recent $500 billion Stargate announcement. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff speculated that Microsoft might steer clear of using this technology in the future. However, Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella has clarified that they are staying true to their AI vision and have already allocated around $80 billion to create data centers by 2025, suggesting they’re still very much invested in the AI realm.

Last year, Sam Altman suggested that OpenAI has significant expertise in creating and attaining Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and emphasized that their focus is now moving towards superintelligence. He also mentioned that AGI could be accomplished within the next 5 years, but it may pass by with minimal societal impact, catching us off guard.

However, he recently shared a different account on X (formerly Twitter), indicating:

Instead of debating when artificial general intelligence might become a reality, let’s discuss when we can expect the launch of the first autonomous spacecraft capable of replicating itself.

Let’s shift our focus from debating when Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) might become a reality, and instead engage in discussions about when we can expect the launch of the first autonomous spacecraft capable of self-replication.

Following the announcement by Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google’s DeepMind, that we are near reaching the significant milestone of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), he has expressed concerns about our readiness as a society to manage its implications. These thoughts have become a source of concern for him, keeping him awake at night.

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2025-05-29 13:09