Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Warns AI Could Become Bubble Without Broad Adoption

At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warned that artificial intelligence (AI) risks becoming a bubble if its benefits remain confined to big tech firms and wealthy countries. He emphasized the need for rapid, widespread AI adoption across industries and regions, including the Global South, to drive productivity and economic growth. Nadella highlighted examples like an Indian farmer using AI for subsidies and stressed that AI should improve real-world outcomes beyond investment hype.