W. Daniel Hillis
Computer scientist and engineer, founded Thinking Machines
A computer scientist, engineer, and author focused on parallel computing and artificial intelligence. Founded Thinking Machines Corporation in 1982, which developed pioneering supercomputers. Contributed to the design of the Connection Machine, known for its unique parallel processing architecture. Holds multiple patents in computing and has written extensively on the intersection of technology and society.
Founded Thinking Machines Corporation
Developed the Connection Machine supercomputer
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