Microsoft’s AI boss says AI can replace every white-collar job in 18 months — ‘We’re going to have a human-level performance on most, if not all, professional tasks’

Microsoft's AI chief executive, Mustafa Suleyman, predicts that AI could automate most white-collar work within the next 12 to 18 months, achieving human-level performance on professional tasks. This assertion aligns with other industry leaders' beliefs that AI may replace a significant portion of white-collar jobs. However, some researchers express skepticism, suggesting that AI-driven layoffs may be more due to exaggerated AI capabilities and poor business performance. Despite differing views, Suleyman remains confident in AI's potential across various applications, envisioning a future with billions of digital minds tailored to individual needs.