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University of Toronto to create AI role named after tech pioneer Geoffrey Hinton

Google donates $10 million to support the chair that aims to train AI researchers and boost innovations in medicine, engineering, and the humanities, the university said.

  • The University of Toronto is creating a chair role named the Hinton Chair in Artificial Intelligence to honor Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel laureate and AI pioneer
  • This new role aims to enhance AI recruitment, training, and innovation across various fields, supported by a $10 million donation from Google
  • Geoffrey Hinton expressed hope that this position will enable future researchers to pursue their inquiries, fostering true discovery in AI
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University of Toronto to create AI role named after tech pioneer Geoffrey Hinton

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
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