This year’s Time magazine’s annual list of the top 100 most influential people included two new entrants – OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew. Both these business leaders have recently come under the spotlight for their respective companies’ success.
OpenAI, a research laboratory co-founded by Elon Musk, recently released a chatbot called ChatGPT. Despite being praised for its advanced capabilities, it has equally been met with scrutiny due to the possibility of it aiding plagiarism and the spread of misinformation.
In the same year, TikTok, a popular mobile-based video-sharing platform owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has been the subject of controversy with several governments issuing ban orders based on ownership clashes. In order to mediate the overlaps in privacy policies, Chew recently testified before Congress.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has earned an impressive reputation in the technology and business world. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky described him as “If anyone knows where this is going, it’s Sam. But Sam also knows that he doesn’t have all the answers. He often says, ‘What do you think? Maybe I’m wrong?'” Altman himself has voiced his concerns over the potential dangers posed by AI, saying OpenAI is “a little bit scared” of AI’s potential.
Shou Zi Chew has lead the Chinese tech powerhouse ByteDance to unforeseen heights since becoming the CEO of TikTok in 2021. Despite the banning orders and the numerous tensions between policy regulations, Chew has managed to establish a strong presence in the digital world, having been recently invited by the White House to discuss the privacy policy conflicts.
OpenAI is a research laboratory established to promote artificial general intelligence. It pioneers a multitude of research and development projects focussed on benefitting the society with AI. OpenAI’s mission is to ensure safe and responsible deployment of AI into the world.
Sam Altman is the current CEO of OpenAI and is also a co-founder of Y Combinator. His ambition to become a driving force in the technology sector led him to found the venture capitalist startup known as ‘Altman Ventures’. His vision for the future and his immense knowledge of the industry has earned him the accolade of being one of the world’s most influential people.
TikTok is a mobile-based video-sharing platform ranked as the most downloaded iOS app since its launch in 2018. Its success is mainly attributed to the creative platform it provides its users, which has fostered a loyal user base and a significant cultural following. ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is a leading AI-driven technology group that operates a portfolio of products, including TikTok, Toutiao, Douyin and Xigua.
Shou Zi Chew has become a prominent figure in the corporate world since becoming the CEO of ByteDance in 2021. On top of his leadership of ByteDance, Chew is also among the forefront of determining the digital landscape. His ability to stay at the forefront of policy regulations and innovations has made him a leader in the tech industry.
