Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has said that Google’s latest AI model, Gemini 3, offers capabilities that Microsoft’s Copilot currently does not, while also acknowledging that Copilot has strengths Gemini lacks.
Speaking in a recent interview with Bloomberg, Mustafa Suleyman was asked whether Gemini 3, Google’s newest AI chatbot model, is better than Microsoft Copilot. His response was measured and comparative rather than dismissive.
“It can do things that Copilot cannot do,” Suleyman said, adding that Copilot also includes features that Gemini does not offer.
Suleyman highlighted Copilot’s strengths in visual and real time interaction. He said Copilot is particularly effective at vision-based assistance, allowing users to share their screens on mobile or desktop and receive live feedback while talking through what they are seeing.
According to Suleyman, Microsoft is focused on building Copilot as a practical, everyday assistant that helps users move past obstacles as they work. He said the goal is to imagine a day-to-day experience where an intelligent assistant can step in whenever users get stuck.
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Google launched Gemini 3 last month, positioning it as its most advanced AI model to date. At the launch, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said Gemini 3 is the company’s best model for multimodal understanding. Google has also claimed the model is stronger at coding tasks and more creative and versatile than earlier versions.
While comparing capabilities, Mustafa Suleyman also used the interview to outline Microsoft’s broader philosophy around artificial intelligence development. He reiterated the company’s stance on what he described as humanist superintelligence.
Suleyman said Microsoft will not continue developing any AI system that shows the potential to operate beyond human control. He stressed that containment and alignment are necessary prerequisites before releasing highly advanced AI systems.
He warned that Microsoft would abandon any artificial intelligence technology that threatens to run away from human oversight. Suleyman described this as a clear red line for the company, calling it a novel position in an industry increasingly focused on racing toward superintelligent systems.
These comments come at a time when Microsoft has gained greater independence in its AI strategy following a revised agreement with OpenAI. The shift allows Microsoft to pursue its own AI development roadmap while maintaining a strong emphasis on safety, alignment, and human-centered design.
Suleyman’s remarks reflect a growing debate within the tech industry over capability advancement versus control, as companies push the boundaries of generative AI while facing rising regulatory and ethical scrutiny.
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