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Microsoft's AI Chief Mandates Four-Day In-Office Attendance

11/13/2025

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Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI CEO, enforces in-office attendance of at least four days per week, surpassing the three-day mandate beginning January 26.
He promotes open office layouts to boost collaboration.
He divides his time between Silicon Valley and Seattle, noting talent density.
Microsoft allows teams to set their own return-to-office policies, but some groups, including Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs, have stricter guidelines.

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Story summary

Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI CEO, enforces in-office attendance of at least four days per week, surpassing the three-day mandate beginning January 26.
He promotes open office layouts to boost collaboration.
He divides his time between Silicon Valley and Seattle, noting talent density.
Microsoft allows teams to set their own return-to-office policies, but some groups, including Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs, have stricter guidelines.