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Tech Leaders Shou Chew and Satya Nadella Warn Against Overhyping AI
TikTok CEO Shou Chew spoke at the DBS Asia Future Forward 2026 Conference on October 12. He stated that society is overestimating what artificial intelligence can achieve near term while underestimating long-term impacts. Chew argued humans must keep the final say on decisions instead of handing authority over to autonomous machines. He also warned about cybersecurity risks tied to autonomous systems and noted artificial intelligence could surpass human capabilities. Chew noted that AI currently shapes content creation, moderation, search, and coding across TikTok. On October 11, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella urged businesses to treat advanced AI models as potential insider threats. Nadella advocated for an emergency brake alongside strict auditing and operational controls. Microsoft AI leader Mustafa Suleyman and President Brad Smith also warned about uncontrolled development risks.