TIME100 AI - Transforming the Science of Aging - Editor's Letter

Aug 29, 2026

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The TIME100 AI editor’s note frames artificial intelligence as a fast-accelerating force that has become central to how people work and seek knowledge. It situates the 2026 TIME100 AI honorees within a tense landscape marked by ambitious breakthroughs, major investment in infrastructure and models, and growing public concern over risks, including fears about advanced capabilities. The piece explains how the 100 were selected, highlights OpenAI’s ChatGPT catalyst, and outlines expanded AI coverage, newsletters, and upcoming industry forums and events.

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100 AI leaders and field context

Selection process for the 2026 list

Inside OpenAI and ChatGPT’s impact

Expanding TIME’s AI coverage and future events

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FAQs

What is the purpose of the TIME100 AI list in this issue?

It aims to identify the 100 individuals who best represent the year’s key storylines and exert the most influence on developments in AI.

How does the article describe AI’s momentum over the past years?

It portrays AI as having moved from curiosity to a constant in daily work and knowledge-seeking, while also emphasizing volatility marked by big promises and big fears.

What new AI coverage initiatives does TIME plan to launch?

TIME plans to expand its AI team, relaunch the “In the Loop” newsletter in a new format, and introduce additional AI convening events, including a leadership forum.

Aug 29, 2026

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