AI Legends Banter: Andrew Ng and Geoffrey Hinton Debate Who Worked for Whom
tedgreenwald · x · 2026-08-06
Two titans of the AI field, Andrew Ng and Geoffrey Hinton, shared a humorous highlight moment in a public setting.
They engaged in a lighthearted debate regarding their early professional relationship and seniority, playfully arguing over who actually worked for whom back in the day. This interaction not only shows the human side of these leading figures but also serves as a fun nod to the early history of machine learning.
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