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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Ex-Google AI engineer Amar Subramanya shares his first week experience after joining Microsoft: ‘I'm already feeling…'
Representative Image Former Google AI engineer Amar Subramanya has shared his experience after joining Microsoft last week. In a recent post shared on professional networking site LinkedIn, he stated that he's "already feeling" the impact of the company's culture. His hiring was a part of Microsoft's broader effort to acquire top AI talent. Subramanya, who spent 16 years at Google and was a technical lead on its Gemini chatbot project at DeepMind, has taken on the role of Corporate Vice President of AI at Microsoft. His hire is among more than 24 AI specialists Microsoft has reportedly brought in from Google's DeepMind team, indicating the company's focus on building its AI capabilities. In the LinkedIn post, Subramanya praised Microsoft's culture as 'low ego and ambitious,' describing it as collaborative and fast-paced. He noted its focus on developing advanced foundation models for AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot . During his first week, Subramanya had conversations with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, highlighting the accessibility of the company's leadership. What Amar Subramanya said about his first week experience at Microsoft by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo In the LinkedIn post, Subramanya wrote: 'Super excited to share that I've started a new position as Corporate VP, AI at Microsoft AI. Just one week into my new role, I'm already feeling deeply energised. The culture here is refreshingly low ego yet bursting with ambition. It reminds me of the best parts of a startup: fast-moving, collaborative, and deeply focused on building truly innovative, state-of-the-art foundation models to drive delightful AI-powered products such as Microsoft Copilot. In conversations with Mustafa Suleyman and Satya Nadella, their shared commitment to reimagining how people interact with these technologies every day is nothing short of inspiring. Looking forward to sharing more about our progress in the coming months.' Apart from Subramanya, several other senior DeepMind team members, including engineering lead Sonal Gupta, software engineer Adam Sadovsky, and product manager Tim Frank, were also reportedly recruited as part of Microsoft's recent hiring efforts, according to sources familiar with the matter. This hiring push has added to the already competitive landscape for experienced AI professionals, with companies offering unusually high compensation packages. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently mentioned that Meta has offered some of his employees $100 million signing bonuses, calling the tactic 'mercenary.' Boat Aavante Prime 5.1 5000DA soundbar review: DOLBY ATMOS POWER!
News18
5 days ago
- Business
- News18
Indian-Origin Man Leaves Google After 16 Years, Finds Microsoft ‘Refreshing'
Last Updated: Amar Subramanya got the opportunity to talk to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman. In a major push to strengthen its Artificial Intelligence capabilities, Microsoft has hired 24 researchers, developers, and product specialists from Google DeepMind over the past six months. Among the notable recruits is Amar Subramanya, former technical head of Google's Gemini chatbot, who has joined Microsoft as Corporate Vice President of AI. His new role was confirmed through a recent LinkedIn post. In his LinkedIn post, Amar Subramanya expressed excitement about his new role and praised Microsoft's work culture, describing it as 'refreshingly low ego yet bursting with ambition." As Corporate Vice President of AI, his responsibilities will include enhancing Microsoft's AI offerings, such as Copilot and Bing. 'Super excited to share that I've started a new position as Corporate VP, AI at Microsoft AI," Amar Subramanya wrote in his LinkedIn post. 'After only one week in my new work, I'm already feeling extremely energised. The culture here is surprisingly humble yet bursting with aspiration." Furthermore, he compared the company's work culture to that of a new start-up and described it as 'fast-paced, collaborative, and intensely focused on developing really creative, cutting-edge foundation models that enable enjoyable AI-powered products like Microsoft Copilot." Not just this, Amar also got the opportunity to talk to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman. As soon as the post was shared, several LinkedIn users congratulated Amar on his new journey with Microsoft. However, his comment about Microsoft's work culture being 'refreshingly low ego" raised a few eyebrows. Many even congratulated him. A LinkedIn user commented, 'Congratulations Amar! They are lucky to have you!" Another one wrote, 'Awesome!!!! Congratulations, Amar." A person shared, 'Congrats! They're very fortunate to have you on the team." Other Recruits Apart from Amar, according to a report by Financial Times, other notable hires include Sonal Gupta (engineering lead), Adam Sadovsky (formerly senior director at DeepMind), and Tim Frank (product manager), who have all taken on leadership roles as Microsoft expands its AI division. Microsoft Layoffs This hiring comes at a time when Microsoft has laid off over 15,000 employees over the past two years. Despite the workforce reduction, the company continues to double down on artificial intelligence, with significant investments in tools like Copilot and automation. Internally, Microsoft has been urging employees to upskill in AI, with leadership emphasising that integrating AI into daily work is no longer optional but essential. Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: July 24, 2025, 16:03 IST News viral Indian-Origin Man Leaves Google After 16 Years, Finds Microsoft 'Refreshing' Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'Is that a corpse?': Silicone face of Indian-origin make-up artist freaks out the internet
A popular makeup artist and digital content creator has left the internet both impressed and unsettled after sharing a video of herself applying traditional Indian bridal makeup, on a silicone face that looks exactly like her. In the reel, the hyper-realistic silion face is seen styled as a Hindu bride.(Instagram/nikkissecretx) The artist captioned the post, 'Am I living in the future?! Either I'm crazy or this is a brilliant practice doll.' In the reel, the hyper-realistic silion face is seen styled as a Hindu bride, complete with intricate jewellery, traditional attire, and bridal makeup. Watch the video here: The reel has quickly gone viral, amassing over 5.9 million views, more than 30,000 likes, and thousands of comments from stunned viewers across social media platforms. The strikingly realistic makeup application on the lookalike doll has sparked a mixed reactions. While the innovation struck many as futuristic and practical for training purposes, the doll's lifelike features and closed eyes sparked an unexpected wave of eerie reactions on social media. (Also Read: After 16 years at Google, Indian-origin Amar Subramanya finds new Microsoft job 'refreshingly low ego') How did social media users react? Several viewers likened the doll to a corpse, with one user commenting, 'This looks like a corpse.' Another added, 'This is terrifying. It looks like you're preparing a corpse. BUT! I get the convenience of it and it's a great learning tool.' 'Why is it so scary?' asked another user on Instagram. 'That makeup plus that closed eyes face is scary… do us a favor and don't post another reel,' said another. Some even compared it to the iconic mannequin heads once commonly seen in Indian beauty parlours. 'This is worse than those face masks at display in Indian beauty parlours. Anyone remembers those in pink, cream, and pastel green?' one commenter wrote. (Also Read: 'Bengaluru traffic will improve by 30% in a year': EaseMyTrip co-founder after meeting city officials)
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
After 16 years at Google, Indian-origin Amar Subramanya finds new Microsoft job ‘refreshingly low ego'
After 16 years at Google, Indian-origin research scientist Amar Subramanya has joined Microsoft. Subramanya will bring 24 years of total experience to his role as Corporate Vice President of AI at Microsoft. Indian-origin research scientist Amar Subramanya has joined Microsoft In a post shared on LinkedIn, the former Google employee said he was 'super excited' to join Microsoft. He also praised the culture at the company as 'refreshingly low ego' in what some people read as a dig at his former employer. Subramanya was the former head of engineering for Google's Gemini chatbot. In praise of Microsoft's work culture 'Super excited to share that I've started a new position as Corporate VP, AI at Microsoft AI,' Amar Subramanya said in his LinkedIn post. 'Just one week into my new role, I'm already feeling deeply energized. The culture here is refreshingly low ego yet bursting with ambition.' Subramanya, who holds a Bachelor in Engineering from Bangalore University, said the work culture at Microsoft reminded him of a startup. He described it as 'fast-moving, collaborative, and deeply focused on building truly innovative, state-of-the-art foundation models to drive delightful AI-powered products such as Microsoft Copilot.' The Indian-origin research scientist also said his conversations with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman have been inspiring. His sentence about the work culture of Microsoft being 'refreshingly low ego' predictably raised a few eyebrows. X user Karthik wondered whether Subramanya was 'Throwing shade at Google where he was just one week ago, for 16 years?' Meanwhile, Subramanya's LinkedIn post was filled with congratulatory messages. According to a report in Financial Times, Subramanya is among 24 engineers, researchers and product specialists from Google that have been hired by Microsoft.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Microsoft expands AI team with key Google DeepMind hires
Microsoft has reportedly hired more than 20 employees from Google's DeepMind AI research lab, as the competition among tech giants to recruit AI specialists escalates. Among the new hires, Amar Subramanya, who previously led engineering for Google's Gemini chatbot, announced his move to Microsoft via a LinkedIn post. He joined Microsoft AI as corporate vice-president. According to a Financial Times (FT) report, Subramanya is now part of a group of former DeepMind professionals at Microsoft, which includes engineering lead Sonal Gupta, software engineer Adam Sadovsky, and product manager Tim Frank. Microsoft has attracted at least 24 DeepMind staff members over the past six months, the publication added. Microsoft's AI team is currently focusing on projects such as the Copilot assistant and the Bing search engine. This wave of hiring reflects a broader industry trend where tech companies are actively seeking top AI researchers and engineers from competitors, contributing to an increase in salaries within the sector. The recruitment activities between Microsoft and Google are particularly intense, partly due to Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind, now overseeing Microsoft's consumer AI strategy. Suleyman previously brought in Dominic King and Christopher Kelly from DeepMind to lead a new AI health unit at Microsoft, which has developed a system reported to outperform human doctors in diagnosing complex medical conditions. The departure of Subramanya from Google coincided with that of Mat Velloso, another DeepMind alumnus who has since joined Meta. Velloso is associated with Facebook-parent's new initiative, Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL), which aims to develop artificial general intelligence. Meta has invested $15bn in data-labelling start-up Scale AI and appointed its co-founder Alexandr Wang to lead this initiative. Recently, Meta also recruited Ruoming Pang, a former top AI executive from Apple. Despite these departures, a source close to DeepMind told FT that the company's attrition rates remain below the industry average. Furthermore, DeepMind has managed to recruit a comparable number of researchers from Microsoft. "Microsoft expands AI team with key Google DeepMind hires" was originally created and published by Verdict, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
