Huawei’s HiSilicon president He Tingbo is named to TIME’s 2026 TIME100 AI list, recognizing influential figures shaping artificial intelligence.

TIME’s selection process involved reviewing key AI stories from the past year and consulting with industry experts to assemble the list.

The TIME100 AI honors 100 leaders, innovators, shapers, and thinkers whose work is advancing AI’s future, based on editor/reporter reviews and expert input.

The event is presented by Deloitte and supported by sponsors Booking.com and Cognizant.

HKPC will lead the ‘AI with HKPC – Business Empowerment’ sub-programme, focusing on practical applications, talent development, and inclusive technology adoption for SMEs, professionals, and underrepresented groups.

In-depth interviews accompany the issue, featuring Mira Murati of Thinking Machines Lab, Doreen Bogdan-Martin of ITU, and Daniel Nadler of OpenEvidence.

The ‘AI BiteClass’ will feature live sessions with global tech partners and offer free online courses on generative AI, AI agents, workflow automation, and data analytics.

Key speakers at the HKPC ceremony included SUN Dong, the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, and HKPC executives Emil Yu Chen-on and Mohamed Butt, who framed AI as a productivity tool for all levels of society.

Registration details and access to resources are available via iAM Smart and HKPC’s AI for All pages, with high-resolution photos and captions released.

Media OutReach Newswire distributed the press release on behalf of Huawei and HKPC, following standard corporate communications practice.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is listed in the Shapers category, advocating for greater artist and public involvement in AI development and creator protections.

The list highlights figures such as Elon Musk, Dario Amodei, Larry Ellison, Yang Zhilin, Bernie Sanders, Liz Shuler, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, illustrating influence across industry, government, labor, and culture.