Archive · 16 Dec 2025

Microsoft AI Chief Praises Altman, Describes Musk as Bulldozer

Microsoft AI Chief Praises Altman, Describes Musk as Bulldozer

Mustafa Suleyman, the head of Microsoft's AI division, recently shared his thoughts about some of the biggest names in technology.

He praised Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, for being a bold and capable entrepreneur who is willing to take big risks to build large AI data centers.

Suleyman believes Altman could become one of the most important entrepreneurs of this era.

He also spoke highly of Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind, calling him a deep thinker and excellent scientist.

Despite working for competing companies, Suleyman and Hassabis remain on good terms and even congratulate each other on their achievements.

When talking about Elon Musk, Suleyman described him as a 'bulldozer,' someone who pushes through obstacles with great force.

He respects Musk's honesty, energy, and fearless approach to innovation.

Suleyman's comments give a rare inside look at how top tech leaders view each other, showing respect and admiration behind the competition.

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