Geoffrey E. Hinton

Geoffrey E. Hinton is a prominent computer scientist known as one of the pioneers of artificial intelligence, particularly in the field of deep learning. He significantly advanced how computers recognize patterns and process information, helping machines understand images, speech, and text. Hinton's work laid the foundation for many modern AI applications, including virtual assistants and self-driving cars. He has received numerous awards for his contributions and is often referred to as the "godfather of deep learning" due to his influential research and teaching in the field.