A Quiet Revolution in Canada's Tech Scene: What Geoffrey Hinton's Bet on AI Means for the Future of Innovation Geoffrey Hinton's story is one of unlikely victories and quiet revolution.
The father of modern artificial intelligence has been instrumental in transforming Toronto into a powerhouse tech capital, while California continues to dominate the global stage.
Hinton's gamble in the 1980s was not just about pioneering new research; it was also about creating an ecosystem that would support and nurture the next generation of AI leaders.