Microsoft AI Chief Warns Automation Replaces White-Collar Jobs

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman told the Financial Times that AI could automate a large share of white‑collar jobs within the next 12–18 months, explicitly naming roles such as lawyers and accountants. He said Microsoft is pursuing professional‑grade AGI and plans greater internal model production aiming for self‑sufficiency, with models hinted for 2026 and broader enterprise agents in two to three years.