TIME Reveals the 2026 TIME100 AI List of the World’s Most Influential People in Artificial Intelligence

TIME has released the 2026 TIME100 AI list, highlighting the world's most influential people in artificial intelligence. The list includes 100 leaders, innovators, and thinkers who are shaping the AI future, featuring a worldwide cover with notable figures such as Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Jeff Bezos, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Marian Croak, Larry Ellison, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Paris Hilton, Lila Ibrahim, Arvind Krishna, Fei-Fei Li, Mira Murati, Elon Musk, David Sacks, Liz Shuler, Ilya Sutskever, and Eddie Wu.

TIME Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs emphasizes the rapid growth and impact of AI, noting the diverse reactions and concerns surrounding its advancement. The TIME100 AI list was assembled through extensive research and recommendations from industry leaders and experts, reflecting the field's tumultuous nature, marked by both significant achievements and growing apprehensions.

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