Yann LeCun. The French AI Pioneer Behind the Convolutional Neural Network.

Yann LeCun, a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, has significantly shaped modern AI. Born in Paris, LeCun's work in neural networks in the late 1980s laid the foundation for major AI advancements. His development of convolutional neural networks revolutionised how machines process visual data, mimicking the human brain. As the Director of AI Research at Facebook, LeCun has been instrumental in integrating AI into social media experiences, changing how society interacts with technology.