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Geoffrey Hinton, a prominent figure in AI and University Professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, has been awarded the 2024 VinFuture Grand Prize, a prestigious US$3-million accolade recognizing significant advancements in science. This award, given by Vietnam's VinFuture Foundation, celebrates contributions that enhance human life and promote sustainability. Hinton shares this honor with notable researchers including Yoshua Bengio, Jen-Hsun Huang, Yann LeCun, and Fei-Fei Li for their groundbreaking work in deep learning.
The VinFuture Prize highlights the transformative impact of deep learning across various sectors, including healthcare and clean energy. Hinton's journey from an overlooked researcher to a leading figure in AI exemplifies the importance of curiosity-driven research. The award ceremony, attended by global leaders, underscores the collective effort in advancing AI technologies that address pressing global challenges.
• Hinton awarded the 2024 VinFuture Grand Prize for deep learning contributions.
• The prize recognizes advancements in AI impacting various global sectors.
It is pivotal in revolutionizing fields like healthcare and transportation.
Hinton's research on neural networks has significantly influenced AI development.
LeCun's work on these networks has advanced computer vision applications.
Huang's contributions to computational architectures have been crucial for deep learning advancements.
LeCun's role as chief AI scientist has driven innovations in AI technologies.
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