Nadella spearheaded Microsoft's $10 billion investment in OpenAI in January 2023, which in many respects catalyzed the AI gold rush that's dominated the tech industry since. U.S. companies building AI products have received $53.6 billion in investment since 2019, according to Dealroom.

Microsoft's CEO said that Sam Altman's dramatic ousting from OpenAI already feels like "a long-lost memory" and "everything that ends well is good."

Satya Nadella leads one of the most important companies in the artificial intelligence race, so it’s no surprise that one its newest tools has already become part of his “daily habit.”

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If I say I have a meeting, nobody is going to show up but if I say I have an event, people are going to come,' Satya Nadella said during a chat with LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman.

Satya Nadella emphasizes the need for leaders to adapt and focus on optimism, energy, and clarity to effectively manage employees.