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Ian Goodfellow
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Ian Goodfellow

Invented generative adversarial networks.

b. 1987United StatesResearch Scientist, Google DeepMind

Conceived GANs in 2014 — reportedly in a bar argument — and gave generative modelling its first great leap.

Known for
Generative Adversarial Networks

3 CareerEvery role we can document, most recent first

  1. 2022–now4 yrsGoogle DeepMindResearch Scientist
  2. 2019–20223 yrsAppleDirector of ML
  3. 2015–20194 yrsGoogle BrainResearch Scientist

1 Books & papersPublished work, oldest first

  1. 2016Deep Learning

LineageWho taught whom. Most of this field descends from a handful of laboratories, and the shortest path between two researchers is usually an advisor.

Studied underdoctoral or postdoctoral advisors

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