Microsoft AI Chief Mustafa Suleyman Warns AI May Replace White-Collar Roles in Under a Year

Microsoft AI Chief Mustafa Suleyman Warns AI May Replace White-Collar Roles in Under a Year

Microsoft AI Chief Mustafa Suleyman Warns AI May Replace White-Collar Roles in Under a Year

https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/tech/microsoft-ai-chief-mustafa-suleyman-white-collar-jobs-under-a-year-mp99

Publish Date: 2026-02-13 01:15:00

Source Domain: www.thebridgechronicle.com

  • Suleyman predicts major upcoming changes in the workforce where jobs involving computers are at risk of being automated by AI.
  • He specifically mentions white-collar jobs such as lawyers, accountants, project managers, and marketers being fully automated within the next 12 to 18 months.
  • Salesforce recently laid off 1,000 employees as it focuses on integrating AI into certain positions.
  • Reports have surfaced about other major tech firms, like Amazon, FedEx, and Ericsson, also potentially adopting AI technology that may result in job losses.