Microsoft Forms Team for Advanced AI Research — Update

By Kelly Cloonan

Microsoft said it formed a team tasked with working toward advanced artificial intelligence capabilities aimed at solving problems for billions of people.

The team, led by Microsoft's head of AI Mustafa Suleyman, will work toward what he calls humanist superintelligence. The concept is rooted in solving specific societal challenges, rather than designed to beat humans at all tasks, he said.

"We want to both explore and prioritize how the most advanced forms of AI can keep humanity in control while at the same time accelerating our path towards tackling our most pressing global challenges," Suleyman said in a blog post.

The move rejects narratives about a race to artificial general intelligence, or AI that would match or beat human capabilities, he said.

"We're in this for the long haul to deliver tangible, specific, safe benefits for billions of people," he said.

Suleyman expects the team will work to boost access to AI assistants, including in classrooms with customized learning methods and curriculums.

It will also focus on medical superintelligence for diagnostics, planning and prediction in clinical settings, as well as drive renewable energy generation and storage.

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November 06, 2025 14:03 ET (19:03 GMT)