Top 10: AI Leaders in North America
AI Magazine runs the rule over the Top 10 executives driving AI innovation, including leaders from NVIDIA, Amazon, OpenAI, Meta and Anthropic

TL;DR
- North America is a key center for AI in 2026 due to its data centers and top AI researchers.
- AI Magazine highlights 10 executives leading advancements in Gen AI, hardware, and safety.
- Key companies represented include NVIDIA, Amazon, OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic, Apple, and AMD.
- Leaders are focusing on areas such as open-source AI, AI safety, custom silicon for AI, and developing empathetic AI agents.