Generally AI - Season 2 - Episode 6: The Godfathers of Programming and AI
Briefly

Roland Meertens explains that Geoffrey Hinton, known as the Godfather of AI, persevered through AI winters, contributing significantly to the field of neural networks across decades.
Anthony Alford reflects on Hinton's contributions to AI, acknowledging the challenges during the AI winter, highlighting how Hinton's work was pivotal for the growth of neural networks.
The discussion touches on how Hinton's work has gained recent recognition, culminating in him winning the Nobel Prize for Physics, underscoring the importance of his research.
Roland and Anthony also mention unique cultural celebrations of programmers, such as the Day of the Programmer, which reflects a fun and engaging aspect of programming culture.
Read at InfoQ
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