<human>:  Who are the world's most influential people?
<bot>: According to various surveys, the most influential people in the world today include political figures such as US President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Other high-ranking influencers include business leaders like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, as well as celebrities like Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Beyoncé.