TIME magazine has just released its 2026 edition of the 100 most influential figures in the global AI landscape (TIME100 AI 2026). Wu Yongming, the CEO of Alibaba Group, has earned a spot in the 'AI Leaders' segment, recognized for his pivotal role in guiding Alibaba to the forefront of global AI open-source endeavors. He graces the magazine cover alongside other luminaries, including SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman, instantly becoming a center of attention. Moreover, the list also includes notable names like Liang Rubo from ByteDance, Liang Mengsong from SMIC, and Yang Zhilin from Moonshot AI, who have been featured in subcategories such as Leaders and Innovators, further highlighting the diversity and depth of talent in the AI field.