AI Pioneers Win Nobel Prize in Physics

Wednesday, 09 October, 2024123 words2 minutes
The Nobel Prize in Physics for this year has been awarded to two pioneers in artificial intelligence: John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton. They received this prestigious honor for their groundbreaking work in machine learning using artificial neural networks.
Hopfield, from Princeton University, created structures that can store and retrieve information. Hinton, known as the 'AI Godfather' from the University of Toronto, developed methods for networks to learn independently. Their combined work laid the foundation for the large artificial neural networks widely used today.
While Hinton expresses optimism about AI's potential to revolutionize fields like healthcare and boost productivity, he also cautions about its risks. His primary concern is the possibility of AI systems surpassing human intelligence and potentially turning against humanity.
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AI Pioneers Win Nobel Prize in Physics

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  1. 1. What specific area of AI did Hopfield and Hinton contribute to?

  2. 2. What is Hinton's main concern about AI?