Microsoft AI’s CEO has claimed in a recent interview that artificial intelligence will have “near-infinite” memory by 2025. Speaking to Times Techies, Mustafa Suleyman mentioned a breakthrough that has the potential to transform the way we interact with AI systems fundamentally.

He stated: “We have prototypes that we’ve been working on that have near infinite memory. And so it just doesn’t forget, which is truly transformative.”

The technology may soon allow for ongoing, evolving dialogue, where each interaction builds upon the previous one, fundamentally reshaping how we perceive and use AI. Suleyman added that memory was an “inflection point” that requires “investing the time because everything that you say to it, you’re going to get back in a useful way in the future.”

Earlier this year, ReadWrite reported that Suleyman was recruited by Microsoft to lead its AI division after his previous startup, Inflection, raised $1.3 billion. By May, Suleyman had already begun helping develop the AI model ‘MAI-1’ to rival existing models.

Suleyman on AI as a life companion thanks to its near-infinite memory

For Suleyman, the ultimate role of AI is to serve as “an amazing teacher,” “an amazing doctor,” and a companion in life. “That’s why it’s a copilot,” he explained, stating that Microsoft AI’s Copilot project is designed to function as a “consigliere”—a wise advisor that empowers individuals to reach their full potential. He added: “It’s going to give you a personalized curriculum to help you learn whatever topic of interest you have, whether you’re young or old.”

Memory and a great personality alone won’t be sufficient to realize the future Suleyman envisions. For that, these advanced AI models will require a voice of their own. Suleyman expressed amazement at recent breakthroughs in voice models, which enable real-time audio generation and create the feeling of seamless, natural conversation, such as that of NotebookLM.

He said: “Sometimes you see a piece of technology grow over a long period of time, and even though you’re very close to it, you’re still surprised when it works so seamlessly.”

With a voice, memory, and personality, Suleyman suggests that the traditional barriers between humans and computers—such as the need to communicate explicitly through typed words or buttons—will start to fade as AI copilots become capable of understanding references, emotions, and context. He believes this shift will unlock entirely new ways of thinking and interacting, comparable to the revolutionary transition to mobile touch screens.

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