Geoffrey Hinton
Geoffrey Hinton is a renowned British-Canadian computer scientist, often referred to as the 'Godfather of AI' for his pioneering work in artificial intelligence and neural networks. His research has significantly advanced the field, particularly in deep learning, and he has been instrumental in the development of algorithms that have powered many modern AI applications. In 2023, Hinton left Google to freely express his concerns about the potential existential risks posed by AI technologies, stating that he regretted aspects of his life's work due to fears of AI surpassing human intelligence.
Born on Mar 06, 1947 (77 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,442 | $2,700,000 | 733$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 3,716 | $160,000 | 62$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,137 | 14 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 19,070 | $450,000 | 190$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,155 | $700,000 | 498$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,282 | $110,000 | 46$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,320 | $530,000 | 227$ |
| China | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 1,402,112,000 | 376,103 | $14,000,000 | 3,755$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,288 | $82,000 | 56$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 45,828 | $340,000 | 160$ |
| Totals | 10 | 1,664,359,953 | 488,218 | $19,078,900 | 5,730$ |
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Guatemala:
Geoffrey Hinton expressed his support for Musk's expulsion from the Royal Society for the harm he causes to scientific institutions.
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Vietnam:
Geoffrey Hinton expressed concerns about the potential for AI to lead to human extinction.
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Sweden:
Geoffrey Hinton, the Nobel laureate in physics, often says that AI is like a tiger cub.
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China:
Geoffrey Hinton is recognized for his foundational discoveries and inventions in machine learning through artificial neural networks.
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Switzerland:
Geoffrey Hinton, a leading figure in AI research, recently received the Nobel Prize.
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Argentina:
Geoffrey Hinton is known as the 'Godfather of AI' for his contributions to neural networks.
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Slovakia:
Geoffrey Hinton is one of the laureates of the Nobel Prize in Physics recognized for his contributions to artificial intelligence.
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Liechtenstein:
Geoffrey Hinton has expressed concerns about the possibility of artificial superintelligence rebelling.
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United Kingdom:
Geoffrey Hinton is one of the 'godfathers of AI' who expressed concerns about the future of artificial intelligence.
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Hungary:
Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel laureate, agrees that the competition in AI development could have fatal outcomes.
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