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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 3 | 7.67 | 0.13% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 54,983 | $1,700,000 | 2,459$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 89,163 | $1,500,000 | 634$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 7,010 | $108,000 | 43$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 15,338 | $48,000 | 26$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 6,266 | $370,000 | 309$ |
| Totals | 7 | 302,634,468 | 172,760 | $3,726,000 | 3,471$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Hong Kong:
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the 'Godfather of AI', advocates for the government to provide a 'universal basic income' to address class inequality caused by changes in the job market due to AI.
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Venezuela:
Geoffrey Hinton is known as the godfather of deep learning.
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Ecuador:
Geoffrey Hinton is known as the 'godfather of artificial intelligence' for his achievements in allowing AI to learn and make decisions independently.
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Brazil:
Geoffrey Hinton is one of the 'fathers' of modern artificial intelligence and a Nobel Prize laureate in Physics.
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Canada:
Nobel Laureate Geoffrey Hinton is mentioned as a world-class talent attracted to Canada.
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Canada:
Geoffrey Hinton, a University of Toronto professor emeritus, went to Google.
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Canada:
Geoffrey Hinton’s Nobel Prize, and the global leadership of Canada’s AI institutes, speak to the country’s AI prowess.
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Slovenia:
Geoffrey Hinton is recognized for his pioneering work in artificial intelligence and neural networks.
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Iceland:
Geoffrey Hinton recently won a Nobel Prize for his contributions to artificial intelligence.
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Switzerland:
Geoffrey Hinton is a prominent figure in AI, known for his contributions to neural networks.
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