Drawing parallels with the early days of personal computing, Nadella said the adoption curve for AI mirrors the period when workers had to learn software such as Excel and Word to stay employable.
At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, explains how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping organizations, workflows, and leadership models. As AI diffuses across companies and governments, Nadella argues that productivity gains depend not just on technology—but on redesigning workflows, building new skills, and trusting AI with the right guardrails. Drawing from Microsoft’s own experience using Copilot, he describes how AI flattens information flow, inverts traditional hierarchies, and changes how teams collaborate. Nadella highlights why mindset, skills, and high-quality organizational data are essential—and why results won’t be instant without leadership commitment. Watch this Davos 2026 conversation to understand how AI will redefine the future of work. COURTESY - WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, explains why artificial intelligence represents a historic platform shift—on par with the internet, mobile, and cloud. In conversation with Laurence Fink, Nadella traces the arc of computing over decades and outlines where this AI shift is headed in the next few years. Using examples from software engineering—from GitHub Copilot to autonomous AI agents—he explains how AI is amplifying human agency rather than replacing it. Nadella also shares what will feel “obvious in hindsight” five years from now as AI diffuses across industries, productivity, and global economies. Watch this Davos 2026 conversation for deep insights into the future of AI. COURTESY: WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, global leaders are emphasising that trade “finds its way” even amid geopolitical fragmentation as they explore new, more bespoke and plurilateral cooperation models. With over 3,000 participants expected from 130 countries, including more than 30 foreign ministers, discussions will dig into hot-button issues like Iran, Gaza, Ukraine and Venezuela, reflecting economies grappling with conflict and uncertainty. Frontier technologies remain a central theme, with industry heavyweights such as NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella joining the dialogue. Artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge innovations are seen as powerful engines for productivity and future growth. In this complex global backdrop, leaders underscore that dialogue isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity to forge collaboration and shape economic resilience for the decade ahead.
In a new personal blog series titled “sn scratchpad,” Nadella argues that the next phase of AI development will be defined not by spectacle, but by outcomes. His first entry, “Looking Ahead to 2026,” lays out Microsoft’s thinking as AI moves from experimentation into everyday deployment.
According to the Hurun India Rich List 2025, Jayshree Ullal, President and CEO of Arista Networks, has emerged as the wealthiest Indian-origin executive globally
Chandok highlighted India’s unique position in the global AI race, pointing to the country’s digital public infrastructure as a powerful enabler of mass adoption. When combined with AI, this infrastructure allows technology to scale at population level — from classrooms and clinics to farms and factories.
Microsoft India and South Asia President Puneet Chandok asserts that AI will not eliminate jobs but "unbundle" them, requiring workers to take on multiple roles rather than traditional long-term careers.
Maharashtra is rolling out the Microsoft-developed MahaCrimeOS AI platform to automate complex, multi-lingual cybercrime investigations and drastically reduce officer workload.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announces a strategic partnership with TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, and Wipro to increase agentic AI adoption.
Nadella said he developed the Deep Research AI app over Thanksgiving to bring together his love for technology and cricket.
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