Microsoft is doubling down on its AI ambitions, aiming to develop a ‘humanist superintelligence’ explicitly designed to serve humanity’s needs. The tech giant, led by Microsoft AI head Mustafa Suleyman, emphasizes that this AI will be carefully managed with built-in constraints to ensure human control remains paramount. This initiative comes as Microsoft introduces its initial suite of in-house AI models for text, voice, and image generation. Simultaneously, a new agreement with OpenAI grants Microsoft the autonomy to pursue Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) independently. Suleyman anticipates diverse applications for this AI, including personalized AI companions, enhanced healthcare support, and accelerated breakthroughs in the realm of clean energy. The core principle driving Microsoft’s efforts is the belief that human well-being takes precedence, with the AI designed to be subordinate and fully controllable by humans.