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 (78 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 | 6.33 | 0.11% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 79,300 | $2,700,000 | 3,154$ |
| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 23,591 | $1,700,000 | 1,055$ |
| Thailand | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 69,799,978 | 62,940 | $505,000 | 455$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 5,808 | $430,000 | 252$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,966 | $5,100 | 3$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 125,103 | $1,500,000 | 889$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 6,369 | $240,000 | 150$ |
| Russia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 85,878 | $1,500,000 | 894$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 11,869 | $180,000 | 114$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 76,912 | $280,000 | 97$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 24,353 | $670,000 | 685$ |
| United States | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 103,535 | $21,000,000 | 6,569$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 786,552 | 624 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Romania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 11,191 | $250,000 | 145$ |
| Totals | 16 | 1,170,474,650 | 620,439 | $30,966,100 | 14,467$ |
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Romania:
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the 'father of artificial intelligence', expressed similar concerns.
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United Kingdom:
Prof Geoffrey Hinton, a computer scientist regarded as one of the 'godfathers' of AI development, has expressed concern that powerful AI systems could even make humans extinct.
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United States:
Computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton, sometimes referred to as 'the godfather of AI.'
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Guyana:
Computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton, known as 'the Godfather of AI', was a speaker at the conference.
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Brazil:
Geoffrey Hinton made an analogy about the challenges of training AI during the WAIC.
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Portugal:
Geoffrey Hinton is known as the 'Father of AI'.
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Taiwan:
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Geoffrey Hinton compared the situation to keeping 'a very cute tiger cub as a pet.'
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Russia:
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the 'father of AI', has warned about the dangers of artificial intelligence and has called for international cooperation in its development.
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Pakistan:
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Geoffrey Hinton compared the situation to keeping 'a very cute tiger cub as a pet'.
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United Kingdom:
Computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton, known as 'the godfather of AI', was a speaker at the conference.
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