TIME Magazine has unveiled its prestigious ‘TIME100 Most Influential People in AI 2024’ list, spotlighting the key figures who are reshaping the artificial intelligence landscape across the globe. This year’s list features a host of influential personalities, including several prominent Indians who have made significant strides in the technology sector.
Leading the list are some of the most influential names in tech: Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Their contributions to AI and technology have been pivotal in advancing the field.
Notable Indian Figures:
- Ashwini Vaishnaw – Union Railways and IT Minister
- Nandan Nilekani – Co-founder of Infosys
- Anil Kapoor – Actor
TIME highlights Ashwini Vaishnaw for his ambitious goals to position India as a leading player in semiconductor manufacturing. Under his leadership, India aims to become one of the top five nations in this critical area within the next five years. The magazine notes that semiconductors are essential for AI systems, and Vaishnaw’s efforts are crucial in boosting India’s global technological standing. However, TIME also points out the challenges Vaishnaw faces, including low private R&D investment and a need for more advanced manufacturing ecosystems.
The TIME100 AI 2024 Cover:
The global cover of the TIME100 AI issue features a photo illustration by Klawe Rzeczy and showcases 18 influential figures, including:
- Lisa Su – CEO of AMD
- Steve Huffman – CEO of Reddit
- Arthur Mensch – Co-founder of Mistral AI
- Jensen Huang – CEO of NVIDIA
- Amba Kak – Co-executive Director of the AI Now Institute
- Scarlett Johansson – Renowned Actor
These individuals are recognized for their groundbreaking work and leadership in AI innovation.
Additional Recognitions:
- Rohit Prasad – Senior Vice President and Head Scientist of Artificial General Intelligence at Amazon
- Amandeep Singh Gill – UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology
- Vinod Khosla – Founder of Khosla Ventures
- Anant Vijay Singh – Product Lead at Proton
- Divya Siddarth – Co-founder of the Collective Intelligence Project
- Shiv Rao – Co-founder and CEO of Abridge
- Arati Prabhakar – Director of the US Office of Science and Technology Policy
- Dwarkesh Patel – Host of the Dwarkesh Podcast
TIME also acknowledges Anant Vijay Singh for his role as Product Lead at Proton and Rohit Prasad for his contributions to Artificial General Intelligence. Actor Anil Kapoor is commended for his landmark legal victory in the New Delhi High Court against unauthorized AI use of his likeness. TIME notes that Kapoor’s victory has set a precedent, significantly impacting digital and personality rights in the AI era.
The TIME100 Most Influential People in AI 2024 list reflects the diverse range of individuals driving innovation and shaping the future of artificial intelligence globally.
