Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is calling for a shift in the AI narrative, moving beyond the novelty phase to focus on real-world applications and value. He advocates for AI to serve as a cognitive amplifier, enhancing human capabilities rather than replacing critical thinking, drawing a parallel to Steve Jobs' 'bicycles for the mind' concept. Nadella acknowledges the current challenges of AI output quality and the debate around its impact on critical thinking, suggesting a move towards complex AI systems combining multiple models for practical use.