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Microsoft CEO Warns Companies to Guard IP from Frontier AI Labs

Jul 13, 2026

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has advised companies to secure their intellectual property against frontier AI labs. This warning comes even as Microsoft remains a major investor in OpenAI, indicating a notable shift in tone.

Why it matters: The statement highlights increasing concerns over intellectual property protection in the rapidly evolving AI sector.

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