This year artificial intelligence stopped being all about the future and roared into the present.

Time announced exclusively on TODAY Dec. 11 that it has recognized AI’s seismic impact by naming the “Architects of AI” as its 2025 Person of the Year . The recognition reflects how the technology seemingly became inescapable this year in just about any aspect of American life, from its impact on education to fears of mass industry disruption.

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In its cover story, Time recognized the people who are building, designing and shaping AI, including the big names evangelizing for the technology and those behind the scenes responsible for its creation. The magazine also examined the tension between those looking to push AI

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