Geoffrey Hinton

2024 - 10 - 8

From AI Pioneer to Nobel Prize Winner: Geoffrey Hinton Strikes Again!

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Geoffrey Hinton, the legendary 'godfather of AI,' takes home the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics! Dive into his groundbreaking contributions and a touch of Canadian pride!

Geoffrey Hinton, beloved professor emeritus at the University of Toronto and revered as the 'godfather' of artificial intelligence (AI), has scored big by winning the prestigious 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics! Hinton, alongside Princeton's John Hopfield, was celebrated for their game-changing work that laid the groundwork for machine learning—a crucial aspect of today's technological landscape. While you may associate Nobel prizes with all things physics, this award proves that even physicists like Hinton can wear multiple hats, or perhaps multiple Nobel medals!

Hinton's contributions to neural networks catapulted AI innovation into the stratosphere, allowing machines to learn from vast troves of data. He helped develop the very technologies that enable voice assistants to respond to our inquiries and self-driving cars to navigate our bustling streets. However, it’s a touch of irony that just as he opened the door to AI's immense potential, he’s also raised alarm bells about the challenges it may pose—talk about the ultimate plot twist!

In a recent interview, Hinton expressed mixed feelings about the future of AI, acknowledging both the wonders and potential dangers lurking around the corner. His cautionary tales about AI's implications have triggered widespread discussions, sparking debates akin to watching a particularly thrilling game of chess; one misstep could lead to total chaos! Nonetheless, his Nobel laurels stand as a testament to the duality of his journey—an innovator who has earned recognition while wandering through the minefield he’s helped create.

As the Canadian academic community celebrates this monumental achievement, it’s clear that Hinton’s work will continue to change the way we think about machines and intelligence. And to keep the celebrations rolling, did you know that Hinton’s initial fascination with the human brain's inner workings led him to explore computer models that act in a similar fashion? Not only has he changed the tech world forever, but he also straddles the line between reality and science fiction! Plus, just a wild fun fact: when not engaged in brainy ventures, Hinton enjoys knitting—who knew the 'godfather of AI' also mastered the purl stitch?

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Geoffrey Hinton wins Nobel Prize in Physics (News@UofT)

Geoffrey Hinton, a University Professor Emeritus of computer science at the University of Toronto, has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics.

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Geoffrey Hinton from University of Toronto awarded Nobel Prize in ... (CBC.ca)

Hinton and John Hopfield of Princeton University were honoured for work that enables machine learning. CBC News · Posted: Oct 08, 2024 3:07 AM PDT | Last ...

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Geoffrey Hinton, de l'Université de Toronto, remporte le Nobel de ... (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Il a été récompensé avec l'Américain John Hopfield pour leurs travaux sur l'intelligence artificielle.

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Geoffrey Hinton, AI pioneer and figurehead of doomerism, wins ... (MIT Technology Review)

The award recognizes foundational contributions to deep learning, a technology that Hinton has since come to fear.

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University of Toronto's Geoffrey Hinton wins Nobel Prize in physics (CTV News)

A British-Canadian researcher has won the Nobel Prize in physics for work developing the foundations of machine learning and artificial intelligence.

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Nobel Prize in physics awarded to John Hopfield, Geoffrey Hinton ... (FRANCE 24)

“This year's two Nobel Laureates in physics have used tools from physics to develop methods that are the foundation of today's powerful machine learning,” the ...

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Le Nobel de physique décerné à John Hopfield et Geoffrey Hinton ... (FRANCE 24)

Le prix Nobel de physique a été décerné mardi à l'Américain John Hopfield et le Britanno-canadien Geoffrey Hinton pour leurs travaux dans "l'apprentissage ...

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Prix Nobel : John J. Hopfield et Geoffrey E. Hinton récompensés en ... (Le HuffPost)

Au lendemain du triomphe des biologistes américains Victor Ambros et Gary Ruvkun, lauréats en médecine, un deuxième prix Nobel 2024 était annoncé en Suède.

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Le Nobel de physique 2024 va à John Hopfield et Geoffrey Hinton ... (RTS.ch)

Le prix Nobel de physique a été attribué mardi à l'Américain John Hopfield et au Canado-Britannique Geoffrey Hinton. Ils sont récompensés pour leurs ...

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Le Prix Nobel de physique 2024 distingue deux spécialistes de l ... (Libération)

Le chercheur américain et son confrère britanno-canadien ont été récompensés ce mardi 8 octobre pour leurs travaux sur les réseaux de neurones, ...

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Geoffrey Hinton, who warned of AI's dangers, co-wins Nobel Prize in ... (The Globe and Mail)

Hinton, a University of Toronto professor whose work on neural networks laid the groundwork for the AI revolution, co-wins the top physics prize with John ...

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Toronto's new Nobel Laureate Geoffrey Hinton slams Doug Ford (Toronto Star)

British-Canadian cognitive psychologist and computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “godfather of AI,” speaks with Nick Thompson of The Atlantic ...

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'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton Among Nobel Prize Winners (BNN)

Two scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in physics for training artificial neural networks and laying the foundations for today's machine learning ...

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Nobel de physique: un duo récompensé pour des avancées ... (Le Journal de Québec)

Le prix Nobel de physique a été décerné mardi au Britanno-canadien John Hopfield et à l'Américain Geoffrey Hinton.

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Récipiendaire d'un prix Nobel: Geoffrey Hinton, le pionnier de l'IA ... (Le Journal de Montréal)

Geoffrey Hinton, pionnier de l'intelligence artificielle, s'est récemment illustré par ses alertes sur cette technologie.

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Canadian AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton 'flabbergasted' after winning ... (CHEK)

Geoffrey Hinton, the British-Canadian researcher whose machine learning discoveries have proved so profound he's known as the 'godfather of AI,' has won the ...

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University of Toronto's Geoffrey Hinton wins Nobel Prize in physics (CityNews Toronto)

The physics prize carries a cash award of 11 million Swedish kronor ($1 million) from a bequest left by the award's creator, Alfred Nobel.

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Récipiendaire d'un prix Nobel: Geoffrey Hinton, le pionnier de l'IA ... (TVA Nouvelles)

Geoffrey Hinton, pionnier de l'intelligence artificielle, s'est récemment illustré par ses alertes sur cette technologie.

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Le prix Nobel de physique décerné à John Hopfield et Geoffrey ... (Le Spécialiste)

Le prix Nobel de physique a été décerné ce mardi 8 octobre 2024 au Britanno-canadien John Hopfield et à l'Américain Geoffrey Hinton.

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Le Canadien Geoffrey Hinton colauréat du Nobel de physique pour ... (Le Devoir)

Ses travaux et ceux de l'Américain John Hopfield ont contribué au développement de l'intelligence artificielle.

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Nobel de physique: un duo récompensé pour des avancées ... (Le Journal de Montréal)

Le prix Nobel de physique a été décerné mardi au Britanno-canadien John Hopfield et à l'Américain Geoffrey Hinton.

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Former CMU Faculty Geoffrey Hinton Awarded 2024 Nobel Prize in ... (Carnegie Mellon University)

Inspired by the human brain, artificial neural networks are computing systems used to process data and learn from it. Hinton served on the Computer Science ...

Statement by the Prime Minister on Dr. Geoffrey E. Hinton being ... (Prime Minister of Canada)

I join Canadians and the international science community to congratulate Dr. Geoffrey E. Hinton on being named the 2024 Nobel Prize laureate in Physics.

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'AI godfather' Geoffrey Hinton co-wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics (BetaKit)

British-Canadian University of Toronto professor has repeatedly warned against the unchecked development of AI.

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University of Toronto's Geoffrey Hinton wins Nobel Prize in physics (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Geoffrey Hinton, the British-Canadian researcher whose machine learning discoveries have proved so profound he's known as the 'godfather of AI,' has won the ...

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Toronto's new Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton slams Doug Ford over ... (Toronto Star)

AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton slammed Doug Ford's Science Centre decisions in a new CBC interview.

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Geoffrey Hinton from University of Toronto awarded Nobel Prize in ... (Radio Canada International (en))

Hinton and John Hopfield of Princeton University were honoured for work that enables machine learning.

Statement by the Prime Minister on Dr. Geoffrey E. Hinton being ... (Prime Minister of Canada)

I join Canadians and the international science community to congratulate Dr. Geoffrey E. Hinton on being named the 2024 Nobel Prize laureate in Physics.

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Le prix Nobel Geoffrey Hinton soupèse les promesses et les risques ... (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

L'intelligence artificielle offre d'immenses possibilités, mais a aussi des effets déplorables qu'il faut apprendre à contrôler, croit Geoffrey Hinton.

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Congratulations pour in for Geoffrey Hinton after Nobel win (Faculty of Arts & Science)

Known as the “godfather of AI,” the University Professor Emeritus of computer science at the University of Toronto shared the Nobel Prize in Physics with John J ...

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Congratulations pour in for Geoffrey Hinton after Nobel win (News@UofT)

Known as the “godfather of AI,” the University Professor Emeritus of computer science at the University of Toronto shared the Nobel Prize in Physics with John J ...

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Geoffrey Hinton's Nobel win product of persevering amid doubts ... (Coast Reporter)

TORONTO — The research that won Geoffrey Hinton a Nobel Prize for physics was the product of plenty of work carried out before artificial intelligence was ...

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New Nobel Prize winner, AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton, says he's ... (Fortune)

The 76-year-old argued it's 'unfortunate' that Altman has put profits over AI safety.

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