PENDINGStated February 12, 2026source unconfirmed
Mustafa SuleymanCEO, Microsoft AI
"Most [white-collar] tasks will be fully automated by an AI within the next 12 to 18 months."
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- Verdict
- Deadline not reached
- Deadline in claim
- By ~mid/late 2027
Assessment
Window is open. As of mid-2026, professional white-collar work is assisted by AI but not “fully automated.” Note: sourced to an FT video not independently re-confirmed here.
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