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King warns of AI risks as he hands out awards to tech leaders

‘I need to talk to you’ was the first thing Charles told Mr Huang at the St James’ Palace event

The Independent UK

King discusses AI risks with Nvidia founder and top scientists

Seven engineers each received a 2025 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (QEPrize) to honour their work developing machine learning in the AI field.

Evening Standard

10 amazing technology developments in 2024

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Japanese scientists were pioneers of AI, yet they’re being written out of its history

The announcement of the artificial intelligence researchers John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton as this year’s Nobel laureates in physics spurred celebration and consternation over the status of AI in science and society. In Japan, however, another feeling dominates: frustration.

The Conversation

Nobel winner Geoffrey Hinton is the ‘godfather of AI’. Here’s an offer he shouldn’t refuse…

The computer scientist’s dogged belief in the potential of neural networks helped unlock machine learning. But he’d be wise to remember the experience of a fellow laureate

The Guardian - UK

AI was central to two of 2024’s Nobel prize categories. It’s a sign of things to come

The 2024 Nobel Prizes in physics and chemistry have given us a glimpse of the future of science. Artificial intelligence (AI) was central to the discoveries honoured by both awards. You have to wonder what Alfred Nobel, who founded the prizes, would think of it all.

The Conversation

AI Steps Into Science Limelight With Nobel Wins

For long periods of its history, artificial intelligence has lurked in the hinterland of science, often unloved and unfunded -- but two Nobel prizes in one week suggest its time in the sunshine has finally arrived.

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AI steals spotlight from Nobel winners who highlight Its power and risks

Artificial intelligence stole the limelight from Nobel laureates in both physics and chemistry this year, with winners noting its immense power but warning of uncontrolled development.

Radio France Internationale

Geoffrey Hinton warns of AI’s growing danger after Nobel Prize win

The British-Canadian scientist warned the technology increases the risk of cyber-attacks, fake videos and political interference.

The Independent UK

Nobel Prize in physics spotlights key breakthroughs in AI revolution − making machines that learn

If your jaw dropped as you watched the latest AI-generated video, your bank balance was saved from criminals by a fraud detection system, or your day was made a little easier because you were able to dictate a text message on the run, you have many scientists, mathematicians and engineers…

The Conversation

Nobel-winning Physicist 'Unnerved' By AI Technology He Helped Create

A US scientist who won the 2024 Nobel physics prize for his pioneering work on artificial intelligence said Tuesday he found recent advances in the technology "very unnerving" and warned of possible catastrophe if it isn't kept in check.

International Business Times

Neural Networks, Machine Learning? Nobel-winning AI Science Explained

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists on Tuesday for discoveries that laid the groundwork for the artificial intelligence used by hugely popular tools such as ChatGPT. British-Canadian Geoffrey Hinton, known as a "godfather of AI," and US physicist John Hopfield were given the prize for "discoveries…

International Business Times

Geoffrey Hinton: AI pioneer who fears artificial intelligence could end humanity

The British-Canadian scientist has won this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics.

The Independent UK

AI pioneers Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield win Nobel Prize for Physics

It's the first time that a Nobel Prize has been awarded to the field of AI.

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The Conversation

Physics Nobel awarded to neural network pioneers who laid foundations for AI

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to scientists John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks”.

LiveScience

'It will be comparable with the industrial revolution': Two legendary AI scientists win Nobel Prize in physics for work on neural networks

The researchers developed algorithms and neural networks that set the stage for today's AI technologies

The Independent UK

‘Godfather of AI’ who warned technology could end humanity wins Nobel prize

Professor Geoffrey Hinton received the award alongside US scientist John Hopfield for their pioneering work on machine learning.

Al Jazeera

AI scientists John Hopfield, Geoffrey Hinton win 2024 physics Nobel Prize

Pair awarded ‘for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks’.

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The Guardian - UK

Machine learning pioneers win Nobel prize in physics

Geoffrey Hinton, ‘godfather of AI’, and John Hopfield honoured for work on artificial neural networks

France 24

Nobel Prize in physics awarded to John Hopfield, Geoffrey Hinton for machine learning discoveries

The Nobel Prize in physics was on Tuesday awarded to John Hopfield of Princeton University and Geoffrey Hinton of the University of Toronto for their “foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks”.

LiveScience

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