The Syrian Behind Microsoft’s Intelligence Warns of the Dangers of Superintelligence and Losing Control

SadaNews - As global competition in artificial intelligence intensifies, Mustafa Suleiman, the Syrian who currently leads the artificial intelligence file at Microsoft, issues a striking warning: superintelligence has indeed begun to surpass humans in accomplishing numerous cognitive tasks at a pace that exceeds human capabilities, even though it is still in the experimental phase.

Suleiman, who holds one of the most sensitive and influential positions at Microsoft, believes that the world stands at a technological and ethical crossroads amid a frantic race among major tech companies to dominate the next generation of artificial intelligence.

What is superintelligence?

According to Suleiman, superintelligence is not merely a more advanced model but rather a system capable of learning any task and outperforming all humans combined in executing it.

Suleiman sees the real danger arising when the system sets its own goals, self-improves its code, and operates completely independently of humans.

At this point, Suleiman emphasizes, we are not talking about progress but rather an existential threat that necessitates a clear red line that must not be crossed.

Why is Medicine the Testing Ground?

According to a report by Bloomberg, Microsoft seeks to contain the risks of superintelligence before any major leap forward, and Suleiman believes that the medical sector is the most suitable environment for this.

From his perspective, medicine is a high-impact, measurable field that allows for accurately testing risks and benefits.

Therefore, Suleiman is personally working on developing highly intelligent medical technologies that can produce smart products capable of saving lives while also allowing for an understanding of the limits of artificial intelligence before generalizing it to other sectors.

Machine Superiority... A Matter of Time

Suleiman’s warnings do not stop at the present. He predicts that within 20 to 30 years—possibly even sooner—machines will surpass humans in most jobs, driven by the development of superintelligence and its widespread adoption.

This scenario opens the door to existential questions: Are we facing a technological revolution that will save humanity through medicine and science? Or are we approaching a moment of surrendering decision-making, power, and perhaps destiny to machines?