JOURNAL ARTICLE

By invoking the legendary 1995 'tidal wave' memo, Microsoft boss Satya Nadella aims for his Bill Gates moment.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Robison, Kylie 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the current excitement surrounding artificial intelligence (A.I.), drawing parallels to the dotcom boom and the competitive landscape of the 1990s. It highlights how startups are rapidly gaining high valuations based on A.I. visions, similar to the early internet era, and notes significant investments in A.I. by major companies like Microsoft and OpenAI. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella compares the current A.I. enthusiasm to Bill Gates' 1995 memo emphasizing the internet's importance, while also acknowledging the uncertainties surrounding A.I.'s future impact. The article reflects on the potential for regulatory challenges as A.I. technology evolves. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/08, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:170030624
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