Inflection AI, a leading technology company known for developing the popular AI model Pi, has recently announced a strategic shift in its business focus. The company, which specializes in creating personal AI chatbots, will now be transitioning into an AI studio that creates custom generative AI models for commercial customers.
The move comes as Inflection AI aims to expand the reach of its AI technology through strategic partnerships and cloud hosting. The company plans to host its Inflection-2.5 model on Microsoft Azure and is also looking to make it available on other cloud platforms in the near future.
Co-Founders Mustafa Suleyman and Karén Simonyan Depart Inflection AI for Microsoft
In addition to these changes, Inflection AI has also announced some key leadership changes. Two of the company’s co-founders, Mustafa Suleyman and Karén Simonyan, have announced their departure from the company to start Microsoft AI, a new division at Microsoft. Suleyman, who was the CEO of Inflection AI, will now serve as the CEO of Microsoft AI, while Simonyan will take on the role of Chief Scientist. Several other members of the Inflection AI team have also chosen to join Suleyman and Simonyan at Microsoft, bringing their expertise in AI engineering, research, and product development to the tech giant.
Both Suleyman and Simonyan were co-founders of DeepMind, which was acquired by Google in 2014. Suleyman served as DeepMind’s Head of Applied AI before leaving to co-found Inflection AI, while Simonyan was a Principal Research Scientist at DeepMind.
This move is expected to have a significant impact on both Inflection AI and Microsoft, as both companies continue to shape the future of AI and robotics. With Suleyman and Simonyan’s leadership, Microsoft is well-positioned to accelerate its AI efforts and bring new innovations to the market.
Despite these changes, Inflection AI remains committed to providing great AI experiences to its users while ensuring their privacy and data protection. The company’s first AI product, Pi, is designed to function as an AI-based personal assistant, offering a supportive and empathetic conversational experience.
With its renewed focus on creating custom AI models for commercial customers and expanding its reach through partnerships and cloud hosting, Inflection AI is well-positioned to continue shaping the future of AI and robotics.
