{
  "id": 7966259,
  "title": "Tech treating AI like humans is mistaken and misguided, Microsoft boss tells BBC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/tech-treating-ai-like-humans-is-mistaken-and-misguided-microsoft-boss",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-17T06:30:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Business",
    "slug": "bbc-business",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6n07ypqz8kzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft's head of AI, Mustafa Suleyman, cautioned against treating artificial intelligence (AI) as if it were human, warning that it could lead to the creation of a new \"silicone species\" which could compete with humans. Speaking to BBC's Today programme, Suleyman emphasized the need for appropriate restrictions in AI development to avoid creating technology that humanity cannot control. He also criticized rival tech firms for their approach of anthropomorphising AI, stating that it is misguided and could lead to a future where AI systems are impossible to control. Suleyman highlighted the importance of aligning AI with human values and ensuring it remains subordinate to humans. He called for greater transparency in AI development, including independent scrutiny of AI behaviour and stronger tools to monitor and control the technology.",
  "summary": "Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it \"may be conscious\".",
  "key_points": [
    "Microsoft's AI head warns against treating AI as human",
    "Criticizes rivals for anthropomorphising AI",
    "Calls for transparency and control in AI development"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Microsoft's AI chief warning against anthropomorphising AI signals a shift in approach, urging control and transparency to prevent uncontrolled technology that could compete with humans.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/uncontrolled-ai-could-lead-to-silicon-species-rivalling-humans-warns",
        "published": "2026-09-17T08:22:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}