Anil Kapoor made it to TIME magazine's AI cover but Sam Altman didn't, internet is confused
The absence of key AI leaders like Sam Altman on the cover drew criticism on social media, with some speculating the cover was designed to provoke discussion. Anil Kapoor's inclusion may be linked to his legal victory against unauthorized AI use in India.
TIME magazine's list of the "100 Most Influential People in AI 2024" included all of the typical suspects, from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, as well as some unexpected additions, such as Indian actor Anil Kapoor. While the list generated a lot of buzz on social media, it was the cover that really had people talking.
Who was included on the TIME magazine's AI cover?
TIME's new cover: The 100 most influential people in AI https://t.co/P81KOzsSlC pic.twitter.com/mjUT1UUx26
¡ª TIME (@TIME) September 5, 2024
TIME magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence recognizes those who are shaping the future of AI. The list was separated into four categories: leaders, innovators, shapers, and thinkers.
Silicon Valley executives such as OpenAI's Sam Altman, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and Meta creator Mark Zuckerberg all made the "Leaders" list. However, all three were conspicuously absent from the magazine cover, which drew attention on social media.
The TIME cover of AI's 100 most influential people includes Indian actor Anil Kapoor, Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson, YouTuber Marques Brownlee, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, among others.
How did people on the internet react?
The removal of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, whose company's ChatGPT fueled the AI boom like no other, drew criticism from social media.
Several individuals speculated that the cover was intended to get people talking. Here's what people are talking about.
is this satire? i can¡¯t really tell.
¡ª Korben (@korbencopy) September 5, 2024
how are sam altman or @ilyasut or @karpathy not on here lmao. this is bordering journalistic malpractice
¡ª Gabriel Garrett (¡Ê/???) (@GabGarrett) September 5, 2024
Scarlett Johansson is definitely more influential than Sam Altman when it comes to generative AI
¡ª Andrew Talbot (@AndrewTalbotUSA) September 5, 2024
Said no one. Ever.
Apart from X people on Reddit also started a discussion, here's what people wrote.
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Why was Anil Kapoor included in the AI cover?
Some people suggested that actor Anil Kapoor was included on the cover because he, "Won a landmark victory in a New Delhi high court in September over unauthorized AI use."
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