The Time100/AI list by Sam Jacobs acknowledges the contributions of leaders such as Kimberly Bryant (Black Girls Code), Meta VP Campbell Brown, OpenAI VP Anna Makanju, Moonhub CEO Nancy Xu, TIME CEO Jessica Sibley, lawyer Sarah Conley Odenkirk, professor Fei-Fei Li, Joy Buolamwimi (Algorithmic Justice League), and Sneha Revanur (Encode Justice). These individuals exemplify female and non-binary leadership in AI. However, the representation of women in AI sales roles needs further exploration.
Ethical considerations in AI, as highlighted by Timnit Gebru‘s experience with Google, remain critical. Furthermore, artists like Linda Dounia Rebeiz are exploring AI’s intersection with art, showcasing its potential beyond traditional domains.
The Time100/AI list features innovators like Ted Chiang, Holly Herndon, Pelonomi Moiloa (Lelapa AI), and Noam Shazeer (Character.AI), representing a diverse range of fields from literature to music and entrepreneurship. This diversity is vital for a holistic advancement in AI.
Recent global agreements on AI safety, though significant, have limitations, primarily addressing government and AI developers and not enough on corporate leaders or the impact on society. A holistic approach to AI safety, encompassing corporate accountability and a focus on societal impact, is essential.
In a surprising twist, Sam Altman is set to resume leadership at OpenAI following his unexpected ousting. This turn of events sparked a competitive scramble for his expertise, leaving the company somewhat unsettled and exposing stark disagreements within the board about the direction of this highly valued startup.
As OpenAI navigates this transition, a new temporary board will take the helm, initially without Altman. Bret Taylor, previously the co-CEO of Salesforce Inc., will guide this group. Joining him are Larry Summers, who once served as the US Treasury Secretary, and Adam D’Angelo, co-founder and CEO of Quora Inc., who is already a board member. Amid these changes, it raises the question: shouldn’t there be a stronger representation of women on the board?
