Yes, We Know AI Isn't A Person
devops.com, Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Let's get the obvious out of the way right up front. AI isn't a person. Thank you, Captain Obvious. We're all on the same page.
And yet, when we announced that AI is Techstrong's 'Person of the Year' for our Predict 2026 virtual event on January 15, a few folks felt compelled to remind us of this fundamental truth. As if we somehow missed the memo that algorithms don't have birth certificates, Social Security numbers or favorite pizza toppings.
Fair enough. But here's the thing. Titles matter. Framing matters. And sometimes a little provocation is exactly what's required to spark the right conversation.