SMRTR AIJan 5, 2026TechCrunch

Microsoft’s Nadella wants us to stop thinking of AI as ‘slop’

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella urged people to stop viewing AI as "slop" and instead see it as "bicycles for the mind" that amplify human potential. Recent data suggests jobs most exposed to AI automation are experiencing stronger growth and wage increases, with skilled workers using AI tools becoming more valuable. However, Microsoft's actions contradict this messaging, as the company laid off over 15,000 employees in 2025 while citing AI transformation as a key business objective and recording record profits.

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