Mustafa Suleyman joins Microsoft as CEO of Microsoft AI

Mustafa Suleyman, a seasoned entrepreneur and AI expert, has officially joined Microsoft as the CEO of Microsoft AI. Making the announcement on LinkedIn, Suleyman expressed his enthusiasm for leading consumer AI products and research, including Copilot, Bing, and Edge. Alongside him, Karén Simonyan will serve as Chief Scientist.

Suleyman, known for his previous role as Venture Partner at Greylock, brings a wealth of experience from his tenure with The Economist, Infectious AI, Google, and Reos Partners. With 15 years in AI leadership, he aims to elevate Microsoft's AI endeavors to new heights.

In his transition, InflectionAI, under new leadership, vows to broaden its impact by offering its API to developers and businesses globally. Suleyman's affiliation with the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard highlights his commitment to advancing AI responsibly.