Demis Hassabis, the ‘father of AlphaGo’ and founding father of Google DeepMind, received a knighthood from the UK.
Tech Crunch reported on the thirtieth (local time) that Hassabis, co-founder and CEO of DeepMind, received a knighthood for 'artificial intelligence (AI) services.' Any further he was called 'Sir'.
Born in London in 1976, CEO Hassabis emerged as a genius from an early age, and have become a master chess player in his teens. He later graduated with a first-class honors in Computer Science from the University of Cambridge and worked in a wide range of AI and computer science fields, including at legendary video game company Bullfrog.
After founding DeepMind in 2010, he created a world sensation with AlphaGo in 2017 and was awarded the Order of the British Empire for ‘services to science and technology.’ Currently, he’s overseeing the event of ‘Gemini’ at Google DeepMind.
CEO Hassabis said via “I give it to you,” he said.
Meanwhile, on this present day, Ian Hogarth, chairman of the British government's recently launched AI Safety Research Institute and founding father of music startup Songkick, and Matt Clifford, AI advisor to the British government and co-founder of Entrepreneur First, a world talent investment company, also received the British Empire Award for his or her contribution to AI services. received a medal
That is on account of the UK's recent efforts within the AI field. Representative figures within the technology field who’ve received a knighthood include legendary designer Jonathan Ive, formerly of Apple, who was chosen for 'Design and Corporate Services' in 2011.
In past centuries, knighthoods were generally granted for military achievements, but are actually awarded for services and achievements of national significance which will contribute to science, sport, entertainment and technology.
Knighthoods are proposed by the Prime Minister, government departments, members of parliament and even most of the people, with the ultimate decision made by the Head of State, i.e. the King or Queen. Also, being given a title doesn’t mean that one can enjoy meaningful privileges reminiscent of financial compensation.
Reporter Park Chan cpark@aitimes.com
