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.
First on Tuesday, Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield won the physics prize for their pioneering work in creating the foundations of modern AI.
While the trio had been among the favorites for the chemistry prize, the physics one was unexpected.
"I'm flabbergasted," said Hinton when he was told of the prize. "I had no idea this would happen. I'm very surprised."
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