Geoffrey Hinton (influence in neural networks)

Geoffrey Hinton is a pioneering researcher in artificial intelligence who significantly advanced neural networks—computer systems modeled after the brain's structure. His work helped develop deep learning, enabling machines to recognize images, understand speech, and process language more effectively. By improving algorithms that allow computers to learn from large amounts of data, Hinton's contributions have revolutionized AI, making technologies like voice assistants and image recognition more accurate and practical. His innovations are foundational to many modern AI applications, earning him recognition as a central figure shaping the field’s progress.