Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: AI Boom, Energy Battle & His Complicated Alliance with Sam Altman

In this interview, Mathias Döpfner interviews Satya Nadella on the topic of artificial intelligence, its impact on Microsoft, and the broader implications for various industries and the global economy. Nadella discusses Microsoft's early investments in AI, the evolution of large language models, and the importance of developing a "cognitive core" for AI. He emphasizes the need for companies to build their own AI factories and foundation models to maintain sovereignty in the age of AI. The conversation also covers the potential for an AI bubble, the energy demands of AI, and the geopolitical implications of AI development, particularly between the US and China. Nadella highlights the significance of trust and partnerships in navigating the AI landscape, as well as the importance of human collaboration and empathy in an increasingly automated world.