Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella this week shared five ChatGPT-5 prompts that he is using to better prepare for meetings. The tech boss revealed his AI habits via a thread on X.
The prompts in question shed light on how AI is being used by senior executives at the highest level. Among them, Nadella disclosed that he regularly asks the chatbot to draft project updates, assign probability scores, and prepare him for upcoming meetings.
Microsoft recently integrated its flagship AI model, Copilot, with ChatGPT-5. The partnership will enable Copilot users to switch between models depending on whether they require deep reasoning or a quick response.
Microsoft CEO Reveals Everyday AI Habits
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has shared five of his favorite AI hacks. Heralding the recent partnership between ChatGPT-5 and Microsoft, the tech boss took to X to detail some of the everyday tasks that he has been using AI for.
Among them, Nadella revealed that he uses AI to get status updates on ongoing projects, monthly breakdowns of how he has been spending his time, key insights ahead of specific meetings, and more.
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Following the release of ChatGPT-5 earlier this month, Microsoft promptly revealed that it was integrating its suite of AI tools with the new model. Specifically, ChatGPT will be available with Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, GitHub Copilot, and more, as part of a wider “smart mode.”
Nadella Paints Picture of AI Use at Highest Level
The Microsoft boss’s posts on X offer a fascinating glance at how top-level executives are saving time and boosting efficiency with AI. Below, you’ll find the prompts in question.
- Based on my prior interactions with [/person], give me 5 things likely top of mind for our next meeting.
- Draft a project update based on emails, chats, and all meetings in [/series]: KPIs vs. targets, wins/losses, risks, competitive moves, plus likely tough questions and answers.
- Are we on track for the [Product] launch in November? Check eng progress, pilot program results, risks. Give me a probability.
- Review my calendar and email from the last month and create 5 to 7 buckets for projects I spend most time on, with % of time spent and short descriptions.
- Review [/select email] + prep me for the next meeting in [/series], based on past manager and team discussions.
There’s bountiful evidence that people are using AI at work — sometimes even against their bosses’ wishes. Information on how top execs harness the technology, however, has been thin on the ground up to this point.
Latest Twist in Microsoft-Open AI Saga
Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI began in lucrative fashion in 2019, when the tech behemoth invested $1 billion in the fledgling AI startup. This came to the attention of antitrust watchdogs, and competition concerns have dogged the two companies ever since.
In June, it was reported that they were in dispute over a contractual provision, which essentially voided Microsoft’s exclusive access when OpenAI finally achieved artificial general intelligence (AGI). In a joint statement, the firms claimed: “We have a long-term, productive partnership that has delivered amazing AI tools for everyone. Talks are ongoing and we are optimistic we will continue to build together for years to come.”
This latest announcement would seem to pour cold water on any nascent tensions that might have developed between Microsoft and OpenAI. Expect this partnership to be at the cutting-edge of the AI space for years to come.
