Microsoft to pursue superintelligence after OpenAI deal

Core Insights - Microsoft Corp. is advancing towards a more powerful form of AI known as "superintelligence," aiming for breakthroughs in fields such as medicine and materials science [1][3] - The MAI Superintelligence Team, led by Mustafa Suleyman, will focus on ambitious goals beyond artificial general intelligence (AGI), which is defined as AI matching human performance across all tasks [2][5] - The initiative aims to develop Humanist Superintelligence, prioritizing the benefits to humanity and addressing potential risks associated with powerful automated tools [4][6] Company Developments - The announcement follows a renegotiated agreement between Microsoft and OpenAI, which lifted previous restrictions on Microsoft's development of advanced AI tools [6][7] - Microsoft has been preparing for this project since March, with Suleyman's hiring and the licensing of his startup's intellectual property [7][8] - Significant investments are planned to enhance the capabilities of Microsoft's AI models, which currently lag behind those of competitors like OpenAI and Google [8]