2026 Dirac Medal Awarded for Contributions Bridging Complex Systems and AI
stevenstrogatz · x · 2026-08-09
ICTP has announced the recipients of the 2026 Dirac Medal, recognizing their contributions to understanding different aspects of complex systems using statistical mechanics.
The research of the medalists has far-ranging applications across various cutting-edge fields, including neuroscience, computer science, and artificial intelligence.
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