At the World Economic Forum (WEF) meet in Davos, generative AI was the buzzword. The benefits and threats of generative AI and the response to the changes it may bring topped the agenda. Sam Altman of OpenAI emphasized the need for an energy breakthrough for AI’s future. Satya Nadella of Microsoft expressed optimism about AI’s potential to boost the global economy. CEOs highlighted concerns about job losses, while world leaders emphasized responsible use of AI.
Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has admitted that the company’s decision to exit the smartphone business was a mistake. In an interview, Nadella stated that they could have made it work by reinventing the category of computing between PCs, tablets, and phones. Microsoft officially confirmed in 2017 that Windows Phone was dead.
