Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the Future of AI

In this interview, Matthew Berman speaks with Satya Nadella about Microsoft's approach to AI agents and the evolving tech landscape. Nadella emphasizes the need to reimagine every layer of the tech stack for AI workloads, from infrastructure to data management, highlighting how Microsoft is adapting its existing resources to meet the demands of AI. The conversation covers the transformation of Microsoft 365 with new AI interfaces and agents, the impact on SaaS companies, and the importance of data ownership and security in the age of AI. Nadella also addresses concerns about the environmental impact of AI, advocating for sustainable abundance through efficient energy use and a focus on solving real-world problems in healthcare, material science, and economic growth. The discussion further explores the blending of deterministic and non-deterministic systems in computing architecture, with Nadella envisioning a future where AI systems are understood and managed through a deeper understanding of their "physics."