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AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton was student of quantum chemistry brain replication theorist

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Christopher Longuett-Higgins, a pioneer in quantum chemistry, is credited with the idea of replicating a human brain using computer algorithms. Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the 'Godfather of AI,' was one of Longuett-Higgins's final Ph.D. students, following Peter Higgs. AI

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RANK_REASON The item discusses the historical influences on AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, referencing his academic lineage.

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AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton was student of quantum chemistry brain replication theorist

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    @ GhostOnTheHalfShell I believe the attempt to replicate a human brain with computer algorithms was the idea of Christopher Longuett-Higgins, most widely known

    @ GhostOnTheHalfShell I believe the attempt to replicate a human brain with computer algorithms was the idea of Christopher Longuett-Higgins, most widely known as pioneer in # quantum # chemistry . https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christop her_Longuet-Higgins The ‘Godfather of # AI…

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