New York: Time Names 'Architects of AI' 2025
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New York — Time Magazine named the "Architects of AI" its 2025 Person of the Year on Thursday, highlighting leaders whose work reshaped technology and society this year. The issue spotlights figures including Jensen Huang, Sam Altman, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Fei-Fei Li across two covers, one echoing "Lunch Atop a Skyscraper." The magazine said the group influenced government policy, global rivalry and daily life. Financial markets reacted contemporaneously, with reports of significant AI spending by firms such as Oracle affecting stock prices earlier this week. Time confirmed final selection is editorial. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. 1927: Time establishes its annual Person of the Year selection.
- 2. Early December 2025: Prediction markets and public polls list AI leaders among contenders.
- 3. December 12, 2025: Time names the 'Architects of AI' Person of the Year.
- 4. December 12, 2025: Time releases two covers, including an interpretation of 'Lunch Atop a Skyscraper.'
- 5. December 12–13, 2025: Financial reports (notably Oracle) and market moves highlight large AI spending and investor concern.
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