The US magazine Time has named the ‘architects of artificial intelligence’ as Person of the Year 2025, honouring the leading minds behind the rapid rise of AI. According to the editorial team, AI shaped the year like no other development. Its influence ranges from accelerated medical research to profound changes in everyday life and industry.
One cover image references the famous photograph ‘Lunch atop a Skyscraper’ and features Mark Zuckerberg, Lisa Su, Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and Sam Altman, among others. Another cover depicts the letters ‘AI’ made up of computer components. From Time’s perspective, 2025 marks the definitive turning point and has demonstrated the full potential of AI.