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Microsoft’s AI Chief Predicts Most White-Collar Tasks Will Be Automated Within 12–18 Months

He frames AI‑assisted coding as evidence that human‑level performance is arriving.

Overview

  • Mustafa Suleyman told the Financial Times he expects AI to reach human‑level performance on most professional tasks on a 12–18 month timeline.
  • He said roles that involve computer‑based work such as law, accounting, project management and marketing could see most tasks fully automated.
  • He pointed to software engineering as an early case, saying AI‑assisted coding has become a mainstay in the industry.
  • US Senator Bernie Sanders called the scenario an “economic earthquake” if it materializes, reflecting growing political concern.
  • Coverage also notes hurdles to rapid rollout, including data management, compliance reviews, union negotiations, testing and retraining.