As Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary today, Bill Gates took a moment to reflect on the company’s early days, sharing nostalgic memories through a series of photos. CEO Satya Nadella also joined in the celebration by releasing a video featuring Gates and the innovative Copilot.
Bill Gates Reflects on Microsoft’s 50th Anniversary
On the 50th anniversary of Microsoft, co-founder Bill Gates took to Instagram to share nostalgic memories from the company’s early days. In a reel featuring a collection of old photos, Gates humorously remarked, “Unfortunately, I’ll never feel cool again because this was me in the early Microsoft days.” He described the images as stemming from a few “awkward photo shoots” and added, “Happy 50th birthday, @microsoft. Thanks for the memories—and awkward photo shoots.”
A Playful Reunion of Microsoft Leaders
To celebrate this milestone, a light-hearted reunion brought together three of Microsoft’s iconic leaders—Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, and current CEO Satya Nadella—for a playful conversation featuring Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot. The interaction was not only a nostalgic trip down memory lane but also a tech-savvy moment filled with humor.
Humorous AI Roast and Toast
In a clip shared by Nadella, the AI interaction took a fun twist when he prompted, “wrap it up by asking or maybe roast giving us each an AI roast?” Copilot responded playfully, “Alright, Satya. Let’s spice it up.” Gates received a cheeky jab from Copilot: “Now, Bill, you’ve got that signature thoughtful gaze, but do you ever think the AI might feel intimidated by your intense-thinking face? I mean, it’s like it’s waiting for a blue screen moment.”
Gates responded with good humor, saying, “I hope so. I mean, that’s all I’ve got left is these AIs get so damn intelligent. It’s just that gaze and my willingness to criticize that differentiates me.” The exchange concluded on a charming note, with Copilot offering a toast: “Here’s to another 50 years of innovation and adventure. Cheers.” Gates, never one to miss a beat, replied with a smile, “Whatever that means to an AI. Does it drink?”
