Geoffrey Hinton, popularly known as the ‘Godfather of AI,’ has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. Hinton, along with American professor John J. Hopfield, received the prestigious award for their remarkable contributions to artificial neural networks. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the Nobel Prize in recognition of their groundbreaking work in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
After receiving the award, Geoffrey Hinton expressed his gratitude to the Nobel Committee. He shared a lighthearted moment, saying, “I was staying in a cheap hotel in California with no internet connection, and my phone barely had any network. I was scheduled for an MRI scan today, but I guess I’ll have to cancel that now.” Hinton is 76 years old.
Work Began in the 1980s
In the 1970s and 80s, both scientists laid the foundation of modern AI systems, upon which large language models like Gimeni and ChatGPT are built. Hinton’s research on the backpropagation algorithm and his work on data patterns played a key role in advancing machine learning.
Hinton’s Warnings About AI
Geoffrey Hinton’s earlier research has paved the way for today’s AI technology, but now the world is increasingly concerned about its risks. Hinton himself has warned people about the potential dangers of AI. He has emphasized that while using AI, we must be mindful of its possible negative consequences, as certain things may go beyond human control.
Hinton also stressed that humanity must now focus on how to control AI, and he called for extensive research in this area to prevent possible dangers.
