Satya Nadella: 2026 Will Mark the Transition from Discovery to Diffusion of AI

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, in his year-end address on December 30, 2025, outlined the key development vector for the coming year: the transition from the "Discovery" phase to the "Diffusion" phase (mass adoption). Nadella emphasized that the era of "wow" effects and AI demonstrations is ending. The time has come for routine but critically important integration of intelligent agents into all economic sectors—from healthcare to heavy industry.

For Microsoft, this means shifting focus from releasing new experimental models to ensuring reliability, security, and ROI (Return on Investment) for enterprise clients. Nadella noted that in 2026, success will be measured not by the number of parameters in a neural network, but by the actual economic value it delivers to businesses. This statement sets the tone for the entire industry: tech giants are moving from an arms race in laboratories to a battle for implementation efficiency at the "last mile."

Source: Economic Times