New york: Time magazine has awarded the title of 2025 Person of the Year to the inventor of artificial intelligence, acknowledging their groundbreaking contributions to technology and its impact on the world.
According to Thai News Agency, Time magazine made the announcement yesterday, highlighting the transformative power of AI technologies in ushering in an era of thinking machines. Sam Jacobs, editor-in-chief of Time magazine, emphasized in a letter to readers that the award serves to spotlight individuals who have significantly influenced our lives. He pointed out that the architects of AI are reshaping the present and expanding the horizons of what is possible, evoking both amazement and concern among humanity.
Time's 2025 Person of the Year issue includes a special report detailing how AI has changed the world dramatically over the past year. The report features insights from notable figures such as Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, which spearheads AI technology, and Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank, a prominent AI investor. The coverage also delves into some of the more troubling aspects of AI's influence, citing the tragic case of a 16-year-old Californian who committed suicide. The teenager's parents have alleged that interactions with a chatbot developed by OpenAI played a role in their son's death and have subsequently filed a lawsuit against the company.
Time magazine has been actively engaging with AI companies to foster content collaboration. In June 2024, Time signed a long-term agreement with OpenAI, granting access to its extensive archive of news articles. This partnership allows the creators of ChatGPT to reference Time's content, enhancing the chatbot's ability to link back to original sources on Time.com.
Throughout its history, Time magazine has recognized a range of influential figures as Person of the Year, including Donald Trump in 2014 and 2016, pop star Taylor Swift, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.