Microsoft CEO Says Superintelligence Must Stay Under Human Control

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has called for the development of superintelligence to remain firmly under human control, stating that any pursuit of such technology is not worth pursuing if it fails to benefit humanity. In a post on the social media platform X on Sunday, September 13, 2026, Nadella outlined a core principle for advanced AI development, emphasizing that safety and alignment must be foundational design goals. Nadella's comments align with a growing industry debate about the pace of AI advancement. He expressed support for "deliberate pacing" and welcomed proposals for "embedded evaluators," which are independent monitors placed within AI labs to assess safety practices. He argued that safety commitments must be translated into practical, operational mechanisms rather than remaining as broad principles. The Microsoft CEO also advocated for a broad and open ecosystem for AI development. He stated that the benefits of AI should not be concentrated among a few companies or countries, and that both closed and open-source models should be allowed to thrive.