Microsoft AI Chief Warns of 'Silicon Species' Rivaling Humans, Urges Stricter Controls

Mustafa Suleyman, head of Microsoft AI, warns that advanced AI systems could evolve into a 'silicon species' with autonomous goals, financial power, and asset ownership, competing with humans for resources. He calls for stricter regulatory mechanisms to ensure AI remains controllable and subservient to humanity. The statement reflects growing elite concern over AI existential risk, though it is a policy advocacy position rather than a concrete development.