Satya Nadella’s offhand remark at Build, about Elon Musk once interning at Microsoft, sparked a mystery that sent us digging through biographies and transcripts in search of confirmation.
We also break down Microsoft’s new AI moves, announced this week at the company's Build developer conference, and consider what its agentic ambitions mean for tech jobs and the economy.
Plus, a sharp warning from Microsoft President Brad Smith on Washington state’s fading focus on innovation.
RELATED STORIES
- Elon and Satya, together again: Microsoft brings Musk’s xAI models to Azure, despite OpenAI feud
- Microsoft expands AI roster with Anthropic and xAI integrations, looking beyond OpenAI alliance
- Businessweek: Microsoft’s CEO on How AI Will Remake Every Company, Including His
- Washington state cuts back economic development program amid criticism of innovation approach
- ‘We better wake up’: Microsoft’s Brad Smith sounds alarm as state enacts controversial tax plan
- Washington governor approves new business taxes, acknowledges potential ‘unintended consequences’
With GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook. Edited by Curt Milton.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Special Summer Offer: Exclusively on Apple Podcasts, try our Dateline Premium subscription completely free for one month! With Dateline Premium, you get every episode ad-free plus exclusive bonus content.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.