John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton Win Nobel Prize in Physics for Machine Learning Discoveries, $1.1 Million Awarded

Oct 8, 2024, 01:10 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 with artificial neural networks. Their pioneering work in the field has laid the groundwork for modern artificial intelligence technologies, including applications like ChatGPT. Hopfield, a professor at Princeton University, and Hinton, a professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, have significantly contributed to the development of neural networks, which are crucial for today's AI advancements. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences recognized their achievements, highlighting their use of tools from physics to construct methods that have transformed how humans interact with technology. The award comes with a prize sum of $1.1 million.