Two professors, one American from Princeton University and one British-Canadian from the University of Toronto, have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence.
John J. Hopfield, 91, and Jeffrey E. Hinton, 76, have been recognized for their work that laid the foundation for machine learning, a crucial component of AI technology that is widely used today.
Since the 1980s, these two professors have applied principles of physics to develop the core concepts of machine learning, which have revolutionized various industries.
Ellen Moons, head of the Nobel Committee for Physics, highlighted that their research has enabled humans to make faster and more reliable decisions using machine learning technology, which has now become a part of everyday life through applications like facial recognition and language translation.
Machine learning involves training computers with large amounts of data so they can autonomously perform tasks like diagnosing diseases or predicting people’s preferences.
Hopfield’s invention of the “Hopfield Network” in 1982 and Hinton’s development of the “Boltzmann machine” have significantly contributed to the advancement of AI technology and its applications.
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Source: www.nbcnews.com
