John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton Win 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics from Royal Swedish Academy for $1.1 Million for Machine Learning Innovations

Oct 8, 2024, 02:04 PM

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton for their foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning through artificial neural networks. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the award on Tuesday, highlighting the significance of their work in shaping modern artificial intelligence technologies. Hopfield, a professor at Princeton University, and Hinton, a professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, have been recognized for their pioneering contributions that have laid the groundwork for advancements in AI, impacting various fields including technology and neuroscience. The prize comes with a monetary award of $1.1 million, marking a historic recognition of achievements in artificial intelligence within the realm of physics.