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 | 8.00 | 0.28% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 115,592 | $1,700,000 | 5,171$ |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 6.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 99,491 | $2,700,000 | 3,957$ |
| Vietnam | 2 | 7.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 194,677 | $340,000 | 680$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,826 | $15,000 | 14$ |
| France | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 66,854 | $2,700,000 | 2,765$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 9,107 | $530,000 | 478$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 306,297 | $1,119,000 | 1,253$ |
| Romania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 17,331 | $250,000 | 225$ |
| Israel | 1 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 10,106 | $400,000 | 439$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,911 | $700,000 | 640$ |
| Totals | 15 | 592,196,603 | 830,192 | $10,454,000 | 15,622$ |
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Switzerland:
Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer in AI and Nobel laureate, commented that Google is likely to overtake Open AI.
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Canada:
Geoffrey Hinton is an artificial-intelligence luminary and past investor in Waabi.
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Vietnam:
Geoffrey Hinton was honored with the VinFuture Prize and received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2024.
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Vietnam:
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the 'godfather of AI', expresses concerns about the unequal distribution of AI benefits.
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United Kingdom:
Dr Geoffrey Hinton, considered the 'Godfather' of AI, shared his views on AI-related subjects during a public discussion.
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Canada:
Canada is blessed with world-class AI researchers, including pioneers such as Geoffrey Hinton.
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United Kingdom:
Geoffrey Hinton is one of the 'godfathers of AI' who called for internationally agreed 'red lines' for AI.
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Romania:
Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the 'godfather of artificial intelligence', has warned that the rapid evolution of AI could lead to mass unemployment and deepening inequalities.
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Israel:
Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel laureate in physics, leads the call to halt AGI development.
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Indonesia:
Geoffrey Hinton is known as 'The Godfather of AI' and received the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering alongside Fei-Fei Li.
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