Could LLMs Be The Route To Superintelligence? — With Mustafa Suleyman

Mustafa Suleyman is the CEO of Microsoft AI and the head of the company’s new superintelligence team. Suleyman joins Big Technology to discuss Microsoft’s push toward “humanist superintelligence” and what changes after its latest OpenAI deal. Tune in to hear whether LLMs can get us there, how self-improving systems might work safely, and what power, data, and memory advancements mean for progress. We also cover Microsoft’s strategy shift to AI self-sufficiency, the economics of frontier models (including price pressure and commoditization), world-model and robotics questions, and the rise of personalized AI companions. Hit play for a candid, technical, and forward-looking conversation about where Microsoft—and AI—are headed next. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:24 - The Discrepancy in AI Progress 00:01:55 - The Goals of Superintelligence 00:03:59 - The Specificity of Superintelligence 00:07:38 - The Current State of AI Progress 00:11:39 - The Importance of Memory in AI 00:12:28 - The Role of LLMs in Superintelligence 00:13:36 - The Power Constraints in AI 00:15:32 - The Role of Data in AI Development 00:17:05 - The Path Towards Superintelligence 00:24:04 - The Microsoft AI and OpenAI Agreement 00:29:19 - The Economic Viability of Superintelligence 00:31:43 - The Vision of Cheap and Abundant Intelligence 00:34:07 - The Emergence of AI Personalities 00:37:37 - Reflecting on Technology's Role in Advancing Civilization