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Top 24 AI Influencers to Follow in 2024

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Dive into the insights of 24 leading figures shaping the future of artificial intelligence in 2024.

By Johnny Hughes

Jan 5, 2024

Top 24 AI Influencers to Follow in 2024

The AI realm is constantly evolving, and 2024 promises to be a year of extraordinary progress and breakthroughs. To help you stay at the forefront of this dynamic field, we’ve curated a list of 24 influential AI figures who are setting the pace for the future. These individuals are known for their groundbreaking contributions, entrepreneurial endeavors, and thought-provoking insights. Let’s dive straight into the world of AI through the lens of these remarkable personalities who are reshaping the AI landscape in 2024.

1. Lex Fridman (@lexfridman)

  • Profession: Research Scientist, MIT
  • Twitter: 3.2M followers
  • YouTube: 3.53M subscribers
  • LinkedIn: 1M followers
  • Why Follow: As the host of the Lex Fridman Podcast, Lex engages with prominent AI figures, exploring their insights and experiences in the field.

Lex Fridman and Elon Musk discuss war, AI, aliens, politics, and more on the Lex Fridman Podcast.

Elon Musk: War, AI, Aliens, Politics, Physics, Video Games, and Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #400

2. Reid Hoffman (@reidhoffman)

  • Profession: Entrepreneur. Product and Business Strategist. Investor. Podcaster. Author.
  • Twitter: 698K followers
  • LinkedIn: 2.6M followers
  • Why Follow: As the co-founder of LinkedIn and an influential figure in tech, Reid Hoffman provides valuable insights into entrepreneurship and innovation.

Reid Hoffman interviews Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, CEO and co-founder of Promise.

When AI designs the ideal Social Welfare System ft. Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins

3. Sam Altman (@sama)

  • Profession: OpenAI CEO
  • LinkedIn: N/A
  • Twitter: 2.5M subscribers
  • Why Follow: As the CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman plays a pivotal role in AI development, making his updates and thoughts indispensable for AI enthusiasts.

Sam Altman discusses the future of AI and ChatGPT at WSJ Tech Live 2023.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and CTO Mira Murati on the Future of AI and ChatGPT | WSJ Tech Live 2023

4. Andrew Ng (@AndrewYNg)

  • Profession: Founder of DeepLearning.AI; Managing General Partner of AI Fund; Founder and CEO of Landing AI
  • Twitter: 954K followers
  • LinkedIn: 1.4M subscribers
  • Why Follow: A leading AI educator and co-founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng’s expertise in the field makes him a must-follow for AI enthusiasts and learners.

Andrew Ng shares a vision for democratizing access to AI in a TED Talk.

How AI Could Empower Any Business | Andrew Ng | TED

5. Bernard Marr (@BernardMarr)

  • Profession: AI & Big Data Guru
  • Twitter: 139K followers
  • LinkedIn: 1.5M followers
  • Why Follow: With bestselling books, AI consultancy, and speaking engagements, Bernard Marr offers valuable insights into AI and big data.

Bernard Marr discusses 2024 trends of the Internet of Things.

The Most Important IoT Trends In 2024

6. Allie K. Miller (@AllieKMiller)

  • Profession: AI Leader and Advisor
  • Twitter: 46K followers
  • LinkedIn: 1.4M followers
  • Why Follow: An experienced AI entrepreneur and advisor, Allie K. Miller shares her expertise and perspectives on AI trends.

Allie K. Miller discusses how to break into AI with no prior experience.

Breaking into AI with No Experience

7. Marc Andreessen (@pmarca)

  • Profession: Entrepreneur and Investor
  • Twitter: 1.3M followers
  • LinkedIn: N/A
  • Why Follow: As the co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, Marc Andreessen is a prominent tech investor with valuable insights into the industry.

Marc Andreessen on Tetragrammaton podcast with Rick Rubin.

Marc Andreessen

8. Kevin Scott (@kevin_scott)

  • Profession: CTO and EVP of AI at Microsoft
  • Twitter: 27.1K followers
  • LinkedIn: 736K followers
  • Why Follow: Leading Microsoft’s AI efforts, Kevin Scott provides updates on AI advancements and their impact on tech.

Kevin Scott goes behind the scenes with some of the most influential thought leaders in technology.

Year in Review 2023 | Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott

9. Clara Shih (@clarashih)

  • Profession: CEO of Salesforce AI
  • Twitter: 24K followers
  • LinkedIn: 642K followers
  • Why Follow: Clara Shih’s work at Salesforce AI involves creating AI solutions, making her a key figure in the AI industry.

Salesforce AI CEO Clara Shih discusses the “surge in demand for predictive AI.”

Cerebral Valley: Clara Shih (Salesforce AI) with Eric Newcomer

10. Greg Brockman (@gdb)

  • Profession: Co-Founder and President of OpenAI
  • Twitter: 627K followers
  • LinkedIn: 24K subscribers
  • Why Follow: Greg Brockman’s role in shaping OpenAI’s future and AI research makes him a thought leader in the field.

Greg Brockman discusses the inside story and potential of ChatGPT on TED.

The Inside Story of ChatGPT’s Astonishing Potential | Greg Brockman | TED

11. Aishwarya Srinivasan (@Aishwarya_Sri0)

  • Profession: Senior AI Advocate at Microsoft for Startups
  • Twitter: 2K followers
  • LinkedIn: 482K followers
  • Why Follow: With her experience as a data scientist, Aishwarya advocates for AI and startups in the tech world.

Aishwarya Srinivasan recaps the latest in data and AI advancement in 2023.

Latest in Data & AI 2023: My insights from Intel Innovation

12. Fei-Fei Li (@drfeifei)

  • Profession: Computer Vision Pioneer
  • Twitter: 446K followers
  • LinkedIn: 23K followers
  • Why Follow: Fei-Fei Li’s work in computer vision and advocacy for ethical AI make her a leading voice in the AI community.

Fei-Fei Li discusses her new book “The Worlds I See.”

Fei-Fei Li in Conversation with John Hennessy on Her New Book: The Worlds I See

13. Demis Hassabis (@demishassabis)

  • Profession: CEO and Co-founder of Google DeepMind
  • Twitter: 341K followers
  • LinkedIn: 27K followers
  • Why Follow: Demis Hassabis leads Google DeepMind’s groundbreaking AI research, making his updates a valuable source of AI knowledge.

Demis Hassabis envisions a new future of health and science using artificial intelligence.

A New Era of Artificial Intelligence: Envisioning the Future of Health & Science with Demis Hassabis

14. Alexandr Wang (@alexandr_wang)

  • Profession: CEO and Founder of Scale AI
  • Twitter: 131K followers
  • LinkedIn: 47K followers
  • Why Follow: As the head of Scale AI, a data labeling platform, Alexandr Wang is at the forefront of data-driven AI developments.

Alexandr Wang gives a TED Talk on the dawn of AI-powered warfare.

War, AI and the New Global Arms Race | Alexandr Wang | TED

15. Andy Fitze (@Andy_Fitze)

  • Profession: Serial Entrepreneur and AI Influencer
  • Twitter: 90K followers
  • LinkedIn: 34K followers
  • Why Follow: Andy Fitze’s entrepreneurial journey and AI insights offer valuable perspectives on the intersection of business and AI.

Andy Fitze talks about the function of AI in daily business processes.

AI in daily business functions - Andy Fitze on Engati CX

16. Mustafa Suleyman (@mustafasuleyman)

  • Profession: CEO and Co-Founder of Inflection AI
  • Twitter: 85K followers
  • LinkedIn: 19K followers
  • Why Follow: Mustafa Suleyman leads Inflection AI, providing innovative AI solutions, making him an influential figure in the field.

Mustafa Suleyman talks about his latest book The Coming Wave: Technology, Power and the Twenty-First Century’s Greatest Dilemma.

Mustafa Suleyman: The AI Pioneer Reveals the Future in 'The Coming Wave' | Intelligence Squared

17. Kate Crawford (@katecrawford)

  • Profession: Researcher and Author
  • Twitter: 83K followers
  • LinkedIn: 5K followers
  • Why Follow: Kate Crawford’s research on AI’s societal and political implications offers valuable insights into AI’s broader impact.

Kate Crawford delivers a lecture on the social and political questions posed for artificial intelligence.

Kate Crawford AI Now Social and Political Questions for Artificial Intelligence

18. Daniel Gross (@danielgross)

  • Profession: Experienced Entrepreneur and Investor
  • Twitter: 87K followers
  • LinkedIn: N/A
  • Why Follow: With a background in entrepreneurship and investment, Daniel Gross shares insights into AI and tech trends.

Daniel Gross interviews Baidu COO Qi Lu on Microsoft and AI.

Baidu's COO, Qi Lu Discusses AI with Daniel Gross

19. Karen Hao (@_KarenHao)

  • Profession: Award-winning AI Journalist
  • Twitter: 60K followers
  • LinkedIn: 16K followers
  • Why Follow: Karen Hao covers AI’s societal impact, providing in-depth journalism on AI-related topics.

Karen Hao covers the ousting and reinstatement of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

The chaos inside OpenAI – Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and existential risk explained | Karen Hao

20. Clément Delangue (@ClementDelangue)

  • Profession: CEO and Co-founder of Hugging Face
  • Twitter: 72K followers
  • LinkedIn: N/A
  • Why Follow: Clément Delangue’s work at Hugging Face, an AI platform, makes him an expert in natural language processing.

Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue joins Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde on “Bloomberg Technology” to discuss the AI platform’s valuation.

AI Startup Hugging Face Valued at $4.5B

21. Sandra Rivera (@SandraLRivera)

  • Profession: General Manager of Data Center and AI Group at Intel
  • Twitter: 8K followers
  • LinkedIn: 42K followers
  • Why Follow: Sandra Rivera leads Intel’s AI efforts, providing insights into AI hardware and data center technologies.

Greg Lavender, CTO, SVP, and GM of Intel SATG, and Sandra Rivera have a conversation on Intel’s AI Portfolio during Intel Innovation in San Jose, California.

Intel's AI Portfolio with Greg Lavender & Sandra Rivera - Six Five On the Road

22. Jensen Huang

  • Profession: CEO and Co-Founder of Nvidia
  • Twitter: N/A
  • LinkedIn: 49K
  • Why Follow: As the head of Nvidia, a leading AI hardware company, Jensen Huang offers updates on AI technologies and innovations.

Jensen Huang discusses crypto and mining, neural networks, the cost of AI, and more.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Reveals Keys to AI, Leadership

23. Lila Ibrahim (@lilaibrahim)

  • Profession: COO of Google DeepMind
  • Twitter: 9K followers
  • LinkedIn: 38K followers
  • Why Follow: Lila Ibrahim plays a significant role in Google DeepMind’s AI research, making her insights valuable for AI enthusiasts.

Lila Ibrahim delves into the fascinating world of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and its far-reaching implications on society.

Lila Ibrahim - Beyond the AI Frontier: Crafting a Responsible and Revolutionary Future

24. Yoshua Bengio

  • Profession: Deep Learning Expert and AI Regulation Advocate
  • Twitter: N/A
  • LinkedIn: 34K followers
  • Why Follow: Yoshua Bengio’s expertise in deep learning and advocacy for AI regulation make him an important figure in the AI landscape.

Yoshua Bengio discusses AI safety and the potentially catastrophic risks of its misuse.

AI Sentience, Agency and Catastrophic Risk with Yoshua Bengio - 654

As the AI landscape evolves in 2024, staying connected with these influential personalities can provide valuable insights, updates, and thought leadership. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, researcher, or entrepreneur, following these 24 AI influencers will keep you informed and inspired in the exciting world of artificial intelligence.

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By Johnny Hughes

Jan 5, 2024

Johnny Hughes is Chief Marketing Officer and AI Council Chair at Avenue Z with decades of experience in enterprise B2B growth, AI integration, and conversion rate optimization (CRO).

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