Estonian tech pioneer Jaan Tallinn named to the TIME100 Philanthropy list
The Skype co-creator has been recognised for funding work on AI safety and existential risk – a field that has moved from the margins of technology debate to its centre.
Estonian technology entrepreneur and philanthropist Jaan Tallinn has been named to TIME magazine’s 2026 TIME100 Philanthropy list, which recognises influential figures shaping the future of giving.
Tallinn, one of the founding engineers behind Skype, was included for his long-standing support of research into artificial intelligence safety and other existential risks. TIME highlighted his role in founding and funding the Future of Life Institute and the Cambridge Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, two organisations that study how humanity can reduce catastrophic risks from advanced technologies.
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5/29/2026 2:49:22 AM