Demis Hassabis
Computer Scientist and DeepMind Co-founder

Born
July 27th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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A computer scientist and academic, contributed to advancements in artificial intelligence. Co-founded DeepMind in 2010, focusing on machine learning and deep reinforcement learning. Developed AlphaGo, the first program to defeat a world champion in the game of Go, showcasing the potential of AI in complex problem-solving. His research has influenced both academic and practical applications of AI technology.
Co-founded DeepMind in 2010
Developed AlphaGo, defeating Lee Sedol
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