TIME has named He Tingbo, President of HiSilicon, Huawei's semiconductor division, to the 2026 TIME100 AI list, an annual recognition of the most influential people in artificial intelligence. The announcement, made on August 28, 2026, underscores He's pivotal role in shaping AI hardware innovation.
In May 2026, He Tingbo introduced the "Tau (τ) Scaling Law" at the IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems in Shanghai. This proposal suggests replacing the traditional geometric shrinking of Moore's Law with time-based scaling as the guiding principle for semiconductors and electronic systems. This shift could have profound implications for the industry, as Moore's Law has long been the benchmark for predicting computing power growth.
Under He's decade-long leadership, HiSilicon has built a competitive edge in AI computing, developing products such as Ascend AI accelerators, Kunpeng server processors, and UnifiedBus-enabled SuperPoD systems. These innovations are central to Huawei's strategy to advance AI infrastructure, potentially affecting global technology markets.
The TIME100 AI list is compiled by TIME's editors and reporters, who examine key stories in AI over the past year and consult with expert sources and industry leaders. The result is a list of 100 leaders, innovators, shapers, and thinkers who are shaping the future of AI. He Tingbo's inclusion highlights the importance of semiconductor design in the AI ecosystem.
For more details, see He Tingbo's story at TIME100 AI 2026: He Tingbo and the full list at TIME100 AI 2026 Full List.
