AI could create a 'silicon species' that rivals humans, Microsoft chief warns
Uncontrolled artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to a new “silicon species” that rivals humans, Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman has warned in an interview with the BBC. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Suleyman said rival AI company Anthropic was treating AI too much like a human, an approach he described as “misguided” and one that could ultimately contribute to the creation of technology that humanity struggles to control. “If we all create AIs that are able to act autonomously, that can define their own objectives, that can earn money, that can own assets, that could run businesses, we're essentially seeding a new silicon species which will no doubt compete with us for resources,” he said.
- ▪Uncontrolled artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to a new “silicon species” that rivals humans, Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman has warned in an interview with the BBC.
- ▪ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Suleyman said rival AI company Anthropic was treating AI too much like a human, an approach he described as “misguided” and one that could ultimately contribute to the creation of technology that humanity struggl
- ▪“If we all create AIs that are able to act autonomously, that can define their own objectives, that can earn money, that can own assets, that could run businesses, we're essentially seeding a new silicon species which will no doubt compete
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Next Tech News AI could create a 'silicon species' that rivals humans, Microsoft chief warns Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman speaks during a presentation of the company's AI assistant, Copilot, ahead of a 50th Anniversary presentation at Microsoft headquarters. - Copyright AP Photo/Jason Redmond Copyright AP Photo/Jason Redmond By Roselyne Min Published on 17/09/2026 - 14:25 GMT+2 Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman criticised Anthropic’s approach to treating AI like an ethical human, warning in a personal essay that it risks creating technology that becomes impossible to control.
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