Microsoft AI chief calls out Anthropic's approach to AI consciousness

Sep 17, 2026 · 12:40 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 6 views

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REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File PhotoFILE PHOTO: Anthropic logo is seen in this illustration taken June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File PhotoFILE PHOTO: Illustration shows Microsoft logo and the words Artificial Intelligence1 of 2FILE PHOTO: Microsoft logo and the words 'Artificial Intelligence' are seen in this illustration taken, May 4, 2023. But I think that they have made a mistake," he said.

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▪REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File PhotoFILE PHOTO: Anthropic logo is seen in this illustration taken June 11, 2026.
▪REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File PhotoFILE PHOTO: Illustration shows Microsoft logo and the words Artificial Intelligence1 of 2FILE PHOTO: Microsoft logo and the words 'Artificial Intelligence' are seen in this illustration taken, May 4
▪But I think that they have made a mistake," he said.

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▪ Microsofts Mustafa Suleyman calls out Anthropic for chasing AI consciousness — Mashable

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