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The idea of creating computer programs that can mimic the human brain wasn't always accepted. But it fascinated Geoffrey Hinton — and his work laid the foundation for today's artificial intelligence.

Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...