In this talk Hinton will explore his invention of the Boltzmann machine, an early example of an unsupervised deep learning model. Hinton’s work has helped lead to advancements in a wide range of areas, such as speech recognition and object classification, that greatly impact our lives today.

A University Professor Emeritus of computer science at the University of Toronto, Hinton is internationally renowned as a pioneer in the field of deep learning as a mode of artificial intelligence. His many accolades include the Companion of the Order of Canada (2019).

The Martin Lecture series is held annually, welcoming top thinkers and researchers in Astronomy & Astrophysics, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Physics, and Public Policy to the University of Toronto.