British-Canadian computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton and co-laureate John Hopfield are set to receive the Nobel Prize for physics on Tuesday in Stockholm. The pair landed the accolade because they used physics to develop artificial neural networks, which help computers learn without having to program them. These networks form the foundation of machine learning, a computer science that relies on data and algorithms to help artificial intelligence mimic the human brain. Hinton and Hopfield's path to the Nobel began when Hopfield, who is now a professor emeritus at Princeton University, invented a network in 1982 that could store and reconstruct images in data. The Hopfield network uses associate memory, which humans use to remember what something looks like when it's not in front of them or to conjure up a word they know but seldom use. The network can mirror this process because it stores patterns and has a method for recreating them. When the network is given an incomplete or slightly distorted pattern, the method then searches for the stored pattern that is most similar to recreate data. This means if a computer was shown, for example, a photo of dog where only part of the animal was visible, it could use the network to piece together the missing part of the image and recognize it was depicting a dog. Hinton, who was working at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh in 1985, used the Hopfield network as the foundation for a new network he called the Boltzmann machine. Its name came from the nineteenth-century physicist Ludwig Boltzmann. The Boltzmann machine learns from examples, rather than instructions, and when trained, can recognize familiar characteristics in information, even if it has not seen that data before. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, which gives out the Nobel, likens this to how humans may be able to identify someone as a relative of one of their friends, even if they've never met this person before, because of they share similar traits. The Boltzmann machine works in a similar way, classifying images or creating new examples based on the patterns it was trained on. This kind of technology can help suggest films or television shows based on a user's preferences and past viewing history The Hopfield network and Boltzmann machine are considered to have laid the groundwork for modern AI. Hinton, a professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, went on to win the A.M. Turing Award, known as the Nobel Prize of computing, with fellow Canadian Yoshua Bengio and American Yan LeCun in 2018. He is often called the godfather of AI. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 8, 2024. Tara Deschamps, The Canadian PressFox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Ohio State Buckeyes men’s soccer defender Nathan Demian was accidentally wounded in an off-campus shooting after the team advanced to the NCAA Tournament semifinals, the school said in a statement on Monday. Demian was wounded in a shooting at around 2 a.m. ET. Columbus police said two vehicles were chasing each other and firing guns at each other when Demian was struck, according to the Columbus Dispatch . CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Ohio State defender Nathan Demian takes the field before the NCAA Tournament quarterfinal match against Wake Forest, Dec. 7, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. The Columbus Dispatch reported that Demian was expected to survive. No suspects were immediately identified. The school said Demian was "an innocent bystander" and not involved in the altercation. "The soccer program is thankful for the incredible university support and medical care available to Nathan and his family during this difficult time," the school said in a statement. "Nathan’s family is with him and the team is extremely close. The family has asked that everyone keep Nathan in their prayers. The department will do all it can to support Nathan, his family and the men’s soccer program in every way possible." "Because of the police investigation underway, the department will not be able to discuss the incident further." PHIL MICKELSON APPLAUDS DANIEL PENNY JURY FOR ACQUITTAL: 'A LITTLE COMMON SENSE' Demian, of Canada, will be sidelined for the NCAA College Cup semifinals against Marshall. The shooting occurred after the team defeated Wake Forest in the Elite Eight. Ohio State defender Nathan Demian is shown during the NCAA Tournament quarterfinal match, Dec. 7, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) "We're going to miss him on the field. But he's such a huge personality," Ohio State head coach Brian Maisonneuve told reporters Monday. "He really gets everybody going in practice and in games. He has got a great voice. He's a character in the best way possible. And, like I said, his play speaks for itself. He's a competitor, and it's going to be tough not to have him out there." Demian is a redshirt junior from Vancouver . He was named to the Academic All-Big Ten Conference in 2022 and 2023 and was named to the Wolstein Classic All-Tournament Team in 2022. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP He missed his entire junior year because of an injury. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter . Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.Reddit rolls out its own AI-powered search tool after cracking down on AI companiesKashable adds Anil Arora to board
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., reacts to President-elect Donald Trump's FBI director pick on 'Your World.' FIRST ON FOX: House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, signaled he is not finished with his oversight of FBI Director Christopher Wray’s handling of the bureau, even after the intelligence official announced he was stepping down. Jordan said Wray’s resignation was "great" news and lambasted his handling of the FBI in comments to Fox News Digital on Wednesday. "I mean, Chris Wray was, you know, investigating moms and dads who show up for school board meetings. He was putting out a memorandum on saying, ‘If you're a pro-life Catholic, you're an extremist.’ The FBI retaliated against whistleblowers who came and gave us that kind of information. We learned yesterday that they were spying on congressional staffers and their metadata. And of course, he raided President Trump's home ," Jordan said. GRASSLEY RIPS WRAY'S ‘FAILED’ LEADERSHIP AT FBI WITH 11 PAGES OF EXAMPLES IN BLISTERING ‘NO CONFIDENCE’ LETTER House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan signaled he is not done with his oversight of FBI Director Christopher Wray (Getty Images) Wray previously denied targeting pro-life activists. He also defended the FBI’s handling of a Department of Justice (DOJ) memo raising alarms about conduct at school board meetings, though he said last year that there was "no compelling nationwide law enforcement justification" for the directive to be issued. Jordan has made no secret of his thoughts on Wray’s leadership, overseeing multiple inquiries by the House Judiciary Committee into his leadership. When asked by Fox News Digital if that oversight will continue, Jordan said, "Oh, yeah." "And there's, we think, reports coming that are going to, you know, shed even more light on what's been going on down line from the from the inspector general," Jordan said. WHO IS KASH PATEL? TRUMP'S PICK TO LEAD FBI HAS LONG HISTORY VOWING TO BUST UP 'DEEP STATE' Trump tapped Kash Patel to succeed Wray (Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images) He also praised President-elect Trump’s new nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel. Fox News first reported Wray’s intent to resign seven years into his 10-year term earlier on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Trump’s pick to replace him had already been meeting with senators for days ahead of an anticipated confirmation hearing. DONALD TRUMP ON FBI DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER WRAY: ‘HE INVADED MY HOME’ Jordan said Wray's resignation was "great" news (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) "After weeks of careful thought, I’ve decided the right thing for the Bureau is for me to serve until the end of the current Administration in January and then step down. My goal is to keep the focus on our mission — the indispensable work you’re doing on behalf of the American people every day," Wray told FBI colleagues. "In my view, this is the best way to avoid dragging the Bureau deeper into the fray, while reinforcing the values and principles that are so important to how we do our work." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Jordan told Fox News Digital he was not surprised at Wray’s decision. "I mean when the president nominates someone to replace you, you’ve got to go, man," Jordan said. Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.comResilient nature shows again for USD in second-straight fourth-quarter comeback
Luke Williams feels Swansea ‘lost grip’ on game despite sealing victory at DerbyBEIRUT — Insurgents' stunning march across Syria accelerated Saturday with news that they had reached the gates of the capital and that government forces had abandoned the central city of Homs. The government denied rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The loss of Homs is a potentially crippling blow for Assad. It stands at an important intersection between Damascus and Syria's coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus — the Syrian leader's base of support and home to a Russian strategic naval base. The pro-government Sham FM reported that government forces took positions outside Syria's third-largest city, without elaborating. Rami Abdurrahman who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said Syrian troops and members of different security agencies have withdrawn from the city, adding that rebels have entered parts of it. The capture of Homs is a major victory for insurgents, who have already seized the cities of Aleppo and Hama, as well as large parts of the south, in a lightning offensive that began Nov. 27. Analysts said Homs falling into rebel hands would be a gamechanger. The rebels' moves around Damascus, reported by the monitor and a rebel commander, came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including several provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. For the first time in the country's long-running civil war, the government now has control of only three of 14 provincial capitals: Damascus, Latakia and Tartus. The advances in the past week were among the largest in recent years by opposition factions, led by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. In their push to overthrow Assad's government, the insurgents, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have met little resistance from the Syrian army. The rapid rebel gains, coupled with the lack of support from Assad's erstwhile allies, posed the most serious threat to his rule since the start of the war. The U.N.'s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, on Saturday called for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an "orderly political transition." Speaking to reporters at the annual Doha Forum in Qatar, he said the situation in Syria was changing by the minute. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, whose country is Assad's chief international backer, said he feels "sorry for the Syrian people." In Damascus, people rushed to stock up on supplies. Thousands went to Syria's border with Lebanon, trying to leave the country. Many shops in the capital were shuttered, a resident told The Associated Press, and those still open ran out of staples such as sugar. Some were selling items at three times the normal price. "The situation is very strange. We are not used to that," the resident said, insisting on anonymity, fearing retributions. "People are worried whether there will be a battle (in Damascus) or not." It was the first time that opposition forces reached the outskirts of Damascus since 2018, when Syrian troops recaptured the area following a years-long siege. The U.N. said it was moving noncritical staff outside the country as a precaution. Syria's state media denied social media rumors that Assad left the country, saying he is performing his duties in Damascus. He has had little, if any, help from his allies. Russia is busy with its war in Ukraine. Lebanon's Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up Assad's forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran has seen its proxies across the region degraded by regular Israeli airstrikes. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday posted on social media that that the United States should avoid engaging militarily in Syria. Pedersen said a date for talks in Geneva on the implementation a U.N. resolution, adopted in 2015, and calling for a Syrian-led political process, would be announced later. The resolution calls for the establishment of a transitional governing body, followed by the drafting of a new constitution and ending with U.N.-supervised elections. Later Saturday, foreign ministers and senior diplomats from eight key countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran, along with Pederson, gathered on the sidelines of the Doha Summit to discuss the situation in Syria. In a statement issued late Saturday, the participants affirmed their support for a political solution to the Syrian crisis "that would lead to the end of military activity and protect civilians." They also agreed on the importance of strengthening international efforts to increase aid to the Syrian people. Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor, said insurgents were in the Damascus suburbs of Maadamiyah, Jaramana and Daraya. Opposition fighters were marching toward the Damascus suburb of Harasta, he added. A commander with the insurgents, Hassan Abdul-Ghani, posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition forces had begun the "final stage" of their offensive by encircling Damascus. HTS controls much of northwest Syria and in 2017 set up a "salvation government" to run day-to-day affairs in the region. In recent years, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has sought to remake the group's image, cutting ties with al-Qaida, ditching hard-line officials and vowing to embrace pluralism and religious tolerance. The shock offensive began Nov. 27, during which gunmen captured the northern city of Aleppo, Syria's largest, and the central city of Hama, the country's fourth largest city. Opposition activists said Saturday that a day earlier, insurgents entered Palmyra, which is home to invaluable archaeological sites had been in government hands since being taken from the Islamic State group in 2017. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Second I’m A Celeb rule breaker revealed after Dean McCullough as they’re forced to confess to Ant and DecLudhiana: As Ludhiana gears up for its much-anticipated Municipal Corporation elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has declared its readiness, with a list of candidates expected to be released by Monday evening. Party leaders are banking on their governance record, including initiatives in healthcare, education, and public welfare, to secure a majority in the city’s 95 wards. District Secretary Paramveer Singh confirmed the party has conducted extensive surveys to select candidates in collaboration with local MLAs and district leadership. Campaigning is set to intensify, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann expected to lead the charge. “We are highlighting our achievements—better schools, healthcare through Mohalla Clinics, relief from electricity bills, and administrative reforms,” Singh said, expressing confidence in an AAP victory. Candidates gear up While the official list of candidates is pending, some hopefuls have already initiated door-to-door outreach and public meetings. AAP District (Urban) President Sharanpal Singh Makkar revealed that over 300 applications have been received from aspiring candidates. “We’ve provided detailed feedback to the high command after consulting MLAs and district teams. The momentum will only grow as nominations are filed,” he said. MLA Kulwant Singh Sidhu from Atam Nagar, which comprises 12 wards, echoed the party’s optimism. Sidhu cited public support garnered during recent by-polls and AAP’s focus on free power, clean drinking water, and free bus transport for women. “We aim to win all the wards in Ludhiana and secure the mayor’s position,” he said, adding that it is ultimately up to the voters to decide. Grassroots activity gains momentum Even before formal nominations, potential candidates in areas like Haibowal, BRS Nagar, and Rajguru Nagar have increased their visibility, reactivating local offices and engaging directly with residents. According to Makkar, these candidates have been working in their wards for over a year and are leveraging this groundwork for the elections. AAP leaders emphasized that having both state government backing and party-aligned councilors would lead to effective governance. “Previously, the councilors were from Congress, and work was not carried out properly. Now, with our councilors and state government, development will proceed efficiently,” Makkar said. We also published the following articles recently BJP leader Pravesh Ratan joins Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) In a political turnaround, BJP's Pravesh Ratan, a former Patel Nagar constituency candidate, switched allegiances to AAP on Wednesday. He joined AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak at the party headquarters. This follows former AAP MLA Raaj Kumar Anand's move to the BJP, creating a potential rematch between Ratan and Anand in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections. AAP considers BIP, Congress turncoats as winnable candidates Veteran Delhi politicians from Congress and BJP are likely to contest the upcoming elections as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates. Several former legislators have already joined AAP, hoping to bolster the party's position and provide experienced leadership. AAP is expected to change several sitting MLAs to combat anti-incumbency, potentially favoring these seasoned politicians. 'Broke parties, then established their own government': AAP MP Sanjay Singh slams BJP AAP MP Sanjay Singh criticized the BJP's Maharashtra Cabinet formation, alleging manipulation and party-breaking tactics. Devendra Fadnavis returned as CM, with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as Deputy CMs. Singh also condemned UP CM Yogi Adityanath's comparison of Sambhal rioters to those targeting minorities in Bangladesh. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
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