John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton Win 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for Machine Learning Innovations

Oct 8, 2024, 12:44 PM

John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for their foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the award, recognizing their pioneering work that laid the groundwork for modern artificial intelligence technologies, including models like ChatGPT. Hinton, often referred to as the 'Godfather of AI,' and Hopfield, a professor at Princeton University, have significantly influenced the development of AI and machine learning. Their research has transformed how humans interact with technology, providing the building blocks for advancements in various fields such as self-driving cars and neural networks. The award comes with a prize sum of $1.1 million.