‘What is physics in machine learning?’ Physics Twitter furious with 2024 Nobel Prize
Two pioneers in artificial intelligence, John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for their foundational contributions to machine learning, which is reshaping how society functions but also brings new risks. One of the recipients, Hinton, expressed concern about these potential dangers.Hinton, often referred to as the ‘Godfather of AI’, holds dual citizenship in Canada and the UK and works at the University of Toronto. Meanwhile, Hopfield is American and affiliated with Princeton University.