LinkedIn CEO to Take over Office, More AI Duties in Microsoft Executive Shuffle

A keyboard is placed in front of a displayed LinkedIn logo in this illustration taken February 21, 2023. (Reuters)
A keyboard is placed in front of a displayed LinkedIn logo in this illustration taken February 21, 2023. (Reuters)
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LinkedIn CEO to Take over Office, More AI Duties in Microsoft Executive Shuffle

A keyboard is placed in front of a displayed LinkedIn logo in this illustration taken February 21, 2023. (Reuters)
A keyboard is placed in front of a displayed LinkedIn logo in this illustration taken February 21, 2023. (Reuters)

The CEO of LinkedIn will take additional responsibility for Microsoft's Office products, while an executive responsible for one of the company's leading business-to-business artificial intelligence products will start reporting to head of the company's Windows unit, according to a memo from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella viewed by Reuters.

Ryan Roslansky, who oversees the business-focused social network owned by Microsoft, will remain CEO of LinkedIn but also oversee products such as Word and Excel and also "Copilot," Microsoft's leading AI product, within the company's productivity software suite, the memo said.

Roslansky will report to Rajesh Jha, who oversees Microsoft Windows and Teams, among other duties. The memo said existing Office leaders Sumit Chauhan and Gaurav Sareen will report to Jha as well.

Also moving to report to Jha will be Charles Lamanna, who leads "Copilot" for business and industrial users, the memo said.



SDAIA, Oxford University Partner on AI Engineering Camp to Empower Saudi Graduates

SDAIA, Oxford University Partner on AI Engineering Camp to Empower Saudi Graduates
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SDAIA, Oxford University Partner on AI Engineering Camp to Empower Saudi Graduates

SDAIA, Oxford University Partner on AI Engineering Camp to Empower Saudi Graduates

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has launched a new artificial intelligence application engineering camp in collaboration with Oxford University. The initiative aims to train Saudi and international graduates, equipping them with advanced skills in the rapidly evolving field of AI.

The intensive eight-week program is open to bachelor's and master's degree holders in artificial intelligence, computer science, and related disciplines.

Overseen by international experts, the curriculum will cover advanced AI sciences, computer vision, deep learning, and generative models, SPA reported.

Participants will gain hands-on experience in designing and developing AI models using Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch, and will work on advanced projects in natural language processing and computer vision.

A key focus of the camp is on practical application. Graduates will learn to use industry-standard tools like YOLO and Hugging Face to create and deploy real-world technical solutions.

The program adopts a flexible two-phase educational model, beginning with distance learning before transitioning to an in-person phase at Oxford University.

This camp forms part of SDAIA's commitment to developing national capabilities and fostering partnerships with leading global universities. By equipping Saudi talent with modern AI tools and technologies, the program supports the Kingdom's digital transformation goals and the targets of Saudi Vision 2030.