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Hock Tan — full AI read

Hock Tan — President & CEO, Broadcom (United States) — ranks #52/635 on the Power & Influence Index (65.2). Greatest lever: AI power (80.0, Leading). Entrenchment 74/100; net worth $2bn.

Role
President & CEO, Broadcom
Country
United States
Category
Tech & AI executive
Net worth / capital
$2bn
Controls
AI networking chips, semiconductors, enterprise software

Dimension read

DimensionValueStandingWhat a high vs low value means — and where Hock Tan sits
PII Power & Influence (PII)65.2Leading · #52/635High here — near the apex of civilizational influence.
▲ high: near the apex of civilizational influence  ·  ▼ low: lower relative influence within this elite set
Economic power Economic power84.0Leading · #36/635High here — controls vast wealth and companies.
▲ high: controls vast wealth and companies  ·  ▼ low: limited economic control
Political power Political power46.0Moderate · #374/635Mid-pack. High would mean commands states, law or policy; low would mean little formal political power.
▲ high: commands states, law or policy  ·  ▼ low: little formal political power
AI power AI power80.0Leading · #31/635High here — shapes or controls the trajectory of AI.
▲ high: shapes or controls the trajectory of AI  ·  ▼ low: limited sway over AI's direction
Platform reach Platform reach62.0Strong · #127/635High here — commands a vast audience or network.
▲ high: commands a vast audience or network  ·  ▼ low: limited direct reach
Institutional control Institutional control78.0Strong · #162/635High here — controls pivotal institutions and capital.
▲ high: controls pivotal institutions and capital  ·  ▼ low: limited institutional control
Entrenchment / tenure Entrenchment / tenure74.0Strong · #144/635High here — power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake).
▲ high: power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake)  ·  ▼ low: power is contingent — term-limited or contestable

Strengths

  • AI power (80.0, Leading) — shapes or controls the trajectory of AI.
  • Economic power (84.0, Leading) — controls vast wealth and companies.
  • Platform reach (62.0, Strong) — commands a vast audience or network.

Risk factors

  • Significant but balanced influence with no single dominant lever.
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