Artificial intelligence should not replace software engineers or IT professionals but rather enhance their skills and creativity, Brad Smith, President of Microsoft Corporation said, addressing fears of widespread job losses in the tech sector. Rather than reducing jobs, he argued, AI will make them more interesting and fulfilling, likely increasing demand for skilled professionals and boosting wages. Smith expressed frustration, at times, with technology leaders who focus solely on building "machines that are smarter than people". He asserted that for Microsoft, the primary goal is to develop technology and machines that help people enhance their own abilities. Smith noted that AI can serve as a vital tool to improve how people listen, read, and speak.

Source: The Telegraph February 23, 2026 11:41 UTC