Microsoft announced the creation of the MAI Superintelligence Team, a new research division focused on building practical AI solutions for real‑world problems, led by Mustafa Suleyman.
Suleyman, who joined Microsoft in March 2024 to head its AI organization, brings experience as a co‑founder of DeepMind and founder of Inflection AI. Under his leadership, the team will target high‑impact areas such as medical diagnostics, renewable‑energy optimization, and other domains where AI can deliver measurable benefits.
The initiative signals Microsoft’s intent to broaden its AI research portfolio beyond its partnership with OpenAI and to develop proprietary models and solutions. By investing heavily in cutting‑edge research, Microsoft aims to capture new revenue streams, strengthen its competitive position in the AI race, and reinforce its leadership in responsible, human‑centric AI.
Microsoft has committed a substantial investment to the MAI Superintelligence Team, though the exact amount has not been disclosed. The team will begin with a core group of researchers and will recruit additional talent from top AI labs, with an initial size of approximately 200 scientists and engineers.
The formation of the team aligns with a broader strategic shift at Microsoft to diversify its AI capabilities and pursue a “humanist superintelligence” approach that prioritizes safety, controllability, and tangible benefits for society. The move also follows a renegotiation of the Microsoft‑OpenAI agreement that allows Microsoft to develop AGI independently while still leveraging OpenAI’s IP.
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