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Time magazine has chosen "Architects of AI" as its Person of the Year 2025. The magazine said it opted to recognize artificial intelligence's vast influence across society, from media to politics to the workforce.

Artificial intelligence has “roared into view” with no “turning back or opting out,” Time magazine editors wrote.

Time has named the “Architects of AI” — including Jensen Huang, Elon Musk and Sam Altman — as its 2025 Person of the Year, citing their global influence.