Jimmy Kimmel turned his late night scene into a roast after Time Magazine unveiled its “Person of the Year 2025” cover, which paid tribute to a group it called the AI Architects.
In a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! the 58-year-old host showed his audience the cover, as it showed eight big names from the tech world, including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman.
As soon as the image appeared to people, the crowd booed loudly. However, Kimmel later joked about the choice and referred to the group as “the eight assholes of the apocalypse.”
He said he was surprised by the negative reaction and also teased the title they were given.
“They call them architects,” he said, questioning whether the people behind the AI really understood what they were building.
The comedy icon also spoke about the fears people typically face about artificial intelligence, including fears that it could replace human jobs.
Kimmel went on to point out that it seemed strange to celebrate the very people responsible for technology that could sideline many workers.
The TV producer then made fun of the cover design itself, joking that even with all the power of AI, the illustration looked very dated, reminding him of early photo editing tools.
Additionally, the segment also touched on the hosts’ long-running feud with tech icon Elon Musk, as he repeated an insult Musk had thrown at him online.
The moment quickly spread online, with many viewers liking the way Jimmy used his droll humor to challenge powerful tech figures and voice their concerns.
