Demis Hassabis

Computer Scientist and DeepMind Co-founder

Demis Hassabis - Computer Scientist and DeepMind Co-founder
Born

July 27th, 1976
49 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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