Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has underlined that this year is going to bring a remarkable shift from AI being a novelty to becoming the primary engine of the global economy.
In his first blog on snscrachpad, he analyzed that the technology is entering into a phase of propagation after the initial period of discovery. He lays stress on the fact that society is now beginning to differentiate between “spectacle” and “substance” in artificial intelligence, signifying a shift from hype to meaningful adoption and global impact.
Technology will be viewed not as a substitute for human potential but as a tool-what he calls “bicycles of the mind”.
The prime focus is now on how humans choose to apply AI in their lives rather than the capability of any individual model.
In this connection he said, “We are now entering a phase where we build rich scaffolds that orchestrate multiple models and agents; account for memory and entitlement; enable rich and safe tools use.”
Nadella further underscores that the real value of AI depends on the measurable results for society. The decisions taken deliberately on energy, compute and talent allocation will be crucial, as well gaining societal trust. He underscores the importance of accepting the evolution of AI with patience, responsibility, and thoughtful consensus.
The turning point of 2026 will be remembered not for the launch of a new product, but for the moment AI became an essential tool for the unremarkable everyday.