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AI Takes Top Webby Award: Claude Named Person of the Year
21 Apr
Summary
- AI system Claude received the prestigious Webby Person of the Year Award.
- Variety's K-pop video and shows like 'Severance' earned top honors.
- Google and PBS were recognized as Brand and Media Company of the Year.

The 30th annual Webby Awards have announced their winners, recognizing outstanding achievements in digital media. A significant highlight this year is Anthropic's AI system, Claude, which has been awarded the Webby Person of the Year for its profound impact on creation, communication, and work online.
Variety earned a Webby Award for its music video "Does Jennie Know Her Lyrics From Her Biggest Songs?", featuring a K-pop star, which has garnered millions of views. Other notable winners in the video and film categories include popular series such as "Severance" and "Stranger Things."
Google was celebrated as Brand of the Year with numerous wins, while PBS received the Webby Media Company of the Year title. The awards ceremony, scheduled for May 11, 2026, in New York City, will be hosted by comedian Josh Johnson.