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Title: CEO Company: Microsoft AI Industry: Technology

Mustafa serves as CEO of Microsoft AI, a newly-formed division consolidating the tech giant’ s consumer-facing AI products, including Copilot, Bing and Edge. A co-founder of DeepMind and later Inflection AI, he is a central figure in the industry known for his focus on emotional intelligence in machines. Mustafa joined Microsoft in 2024 after the company acquihired his team at Inflection, tasked with turning raw model capability into delightful, everyday user experiences. He champions a design-led approach, arguing that the future of AI lies not just in smarter models, but in empathetic, personal agents that act as true digital companions. Mustafa is also a prolific author and thinker on AI safety, frequently advising global policymakers on the‘ containment’ of powerful technologies. His current mandate is to ensure Microsoft remains the dominant interface for consumer AI globally.

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