Microsoft is in a strong position 50 years into its existence, but regulations and competitive pressures in artificial intelligence challenge future growth.

Microsoft AI division CEO Mustafa Suleyman introduced plans for personalized AI companions that form lasting relationships with users. These companions will adapt to users' preferences, possess visual memory capabilities,

It had been eleven years since Microsoft's three CEOs had appeared together on stage, and the public reunion Friday of Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, and Satya Nadella for the company's 50th anniversary brought back brought a flood of memories for all three.

It concluded its roast session by throwing some jabs at Microsoft's current CEO, Satya Nadella, and his keen focus and obsession with AI. According to Copilot: “Satya, AI seems to be your best buddy. But do you ever worry that your deep passion for AI could one day have it running the show, leaving you to just enjoy the ride?”

Fifty years after the founding of Microsoft, the CEO of its artificial intelligence division has a big task: develop a new product line as integral to daily life as the software giant’s past innovations.

As part of the festivities around Microsoft’s 50th anniversary, current CEO Satya Nadella reunited with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and former CEO Steve Ballmer for a podcast-style discussion featuring the company’s Copilot personal AI assistant.

Microsoft is holding a 50th Anniversary Copilot livestream today at 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM PT on April 4th, the same day Microsoft founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen started the company in 1975. Dubbed “Introducing your AI companion,” it’s set up for Microsoft to show off some significant updates to its Windows AI assistant.

Shame on all of you for celebrating on their blood,” Vaniya Agrawal shouted, interrupting Microsoft’s golden jubilee celebration.