AI isn’t an entity that everyone accepts openly. Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, has now issued a stern directive for the company in the future, asking employees and shareholders in his annual letter that they must “earn our permission to operate every day, in every country, every community, and every customer interaction.”

“We take neither for granted,” said Nadella , referencing the company’s elevated performance and customer trust. “That’s why we remain grounded in our mission: to empower every person and every organisation on the planet to achieve more,” he added

The letter, which provided context for the company’s strategic outlook by highlighting recent achievements, included a record annual revenue of $281.7 billion, representing a 15 per cent increase in profits. The company’s

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