Taylor Swift is the TIME's 2023 person of the year

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By Anand Singha

Published Dec 6, 2023

Taylor Swift: Queen of the stage and economy booster

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Swift claims the 2023 Person of the Year title, not just for her electrifying 3.5-hour Eras Tour but for its economic impact. 

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Fans, spending an average of $1,300 each on tickets, travel, and merch, contributed to an estimated $4.6 billion in US consumer spending. 

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Swift also joins the billionaire club, courtesy of her tour's record-breaking success.

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Sam Altman: CEO extraordinaire and AI revolutionary

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Altman secures the CEO of the Year spot, steering OpenAI through a transformative year. 

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Chat-GPT and GPT-4's rapid adoption marked a turning point, propelling OpenAI into an $80 billion powerhouse.

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Altman's leadership positions OpenAI as a global force, making 2023 the year when the world took AI seriously.

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Lionel Messi: Football royalty and record-breaker

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Messi shines as the Athlete of the Year, sealing his legacy with a World Cup win and an eighth Ballon d’Or.

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Alex Newell: Boundary breaker and trailblazer

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A pioneer in LGBTQ+ representation, Newell is known for her breakthrough roles in Glee, Broadway's Once on This Island, and NBC's Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.

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