The renowned TIME Magazine has published its second annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Remarkably, 91 of the 100 people selected are on the list for the first time this year, highlighting the rapid change and growth of the AI industry.
The list includes players from various fields who are either working on the development, regulation or criticism of AI. Big names such as Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, are represented as well as AI critics such as Meredith Whittaker, President of Signal, who warns of the dangers of a monopoly position of a few tech giants in the field of artificial intelligence.
The increasing dominance of large tech companies such as OpenAI, Google and Meta, which are significantly influencing the pace of AI development with their financial resources and computing power, is a central theme of this year’s list. At the same time, however, the need to deal responsibly with the risks associated with the rapid development of AI is also emphasized.
Influences on the future of AI and industry
This list is a reminder that AI is no longer just a topic for laboratories and research institutions, but has already penetrated deeply into many industries and daily life. The people on the TIME100 AI list will undoubtedly continue to play a central role in the development and regulation of this technology in the future, and the decisions they make today will shape the way we live and work tomorrow.
Growing importance of cooperation and regulation
TIME also emphasizes that discussions between major players in the industry such as Sundar Pichai and critics such as Meredith Whittaker are essential to ensure the responsible further development of AI. Especially after the turmoil surrounding the dismissal and reinstatement of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at the end of 2023, who was also voted TIME CEO of the Year, it is clear how important leadership is in the AI industry.
This list shows that the future of artificial intelligence depends on the decisions of a few key people who have the power to determine the direction of this technology. They are the ones who will shape the future impact on society, ethics and the economy.
Du kannst dir die Liste hier anschauen. You can view the list here.
Source: https://time.com/
