Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says AI Must Evolve From Models to Systems for Real-World Impact

Jan 5, 2026 - 07:00
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says AI Must Evolve From Models to Systems for Real-World Impact
Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has outlined his vision for the artificial Intelligence (AI) landscape in 2026, highlighting a transition beyond standalone models and toward AI systems designed for real-world use and impact. In a year-end post titled “Looking Ahead to 2026,” Nadella wrote that the industry is moving past early discovery phases and into “widespread diffusion” of AI technologies.