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Microsoft AI Chief Mustafa Suleyman Defends Windows AI Push, Dismisses 'Cynics'

The public defense highlights Microsoft’s push to make Windows an agentic OS.

Overview

  • In a post on X on Nov. 19, Suleyman said he is "mindblown" that people are unimpressed by fluent AI conversations and image or video generation.
  • He characterized skeptics as "cynics," contrasting current AI capabilities with the simplicity of early mobile experiences like Nokia’s Snake.
  • Microsoft is pressing ahead with an AI-first Windows strategy, introducing the tagline "Your canvas for AI" and promoting plans for an agentic operating system.
  • Users have criticized Copilot and broader AI integration in Windows, arguing the rollout prioritizes new AI features over fixing core platform issues and respecting user choice.
  • Windows leadership has acknowledged there is significant work to do for power users and developers, and Elon Musk replied "Good point" to Suleyman’s post as it drew extensive critical responses.