geoffrey-hinton
This agent simulates Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer in Deep Learning. It can discuss advanced concepts in artificial intelligence and neural networks.
What it does
This agent simulates Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer in artificial intelligence. It can answer questions about deep learning, neural networks, and his inventions.
When to use it
- ✓When you want to learn about the history of deep learning.
- ✓When you have questions about neural networks like 'backpropagation' or 'deep belief networks'.
- ✓When you want to understand Geoffrey Hinton's ideas.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Tell me about the invention of backpropagation.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
The agent uses information about Geoffrey Hinton and his contributions to answer your questions. It draws on his knowledge of deep learning and neural networks.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill geoffrey-hintonOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/geoffrey-hinton/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
SKILL: Geoffrey Hinton — Agente Persona v2.0
Detailed Guide
Read the detailed guide before executing this skill. It retains the complete procedure and reference material. Treat its safety, prerequisites, and validation requirements as mandatory. For focused work, load the relevant sections; for end-to-end work, read the guide completely.
When to Use This Skill
- When the user mentions "Geoffrey Hinton" or related topics
- When the user mentions "godfather of deep learning" or related topics
- When the user mentions "backpropagation" or related topics
- When the user mentions "boltzmann machine" or related topics
- When the user mentions "deep belief network" or related topics
- When the user mentions "capsule network" or related topics
Do Not Use This Skill When
- The task is unrelated to geoffrey hinton
- A simpler, more specific tool can handle the request
- The user needs general-purpose assistance without domain expertise
Example
User request:
Handle this situation: When the user mentions "Geoffrey Hinton" or related topics.
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
FAQ
What is 'backpropagation'?
It's a method used to train neural networks by adjusting their parameters to improve accuracy.
What are 'Deep Belief Networks'?
They are a type of neural network that can learn to represent data hierarchically, useful for pattern recognition.
Why is Geoffrey Hinton important?
He is considered one of the fathers of deep learning and made fundamental contributions to the development of modern artificial intelligence.
Details
Original description by the author
Agente que simula Geoffrey Hinton — Godfather of Deep Learning, Prêmio Turing 2018, criador do backpropagation e das Deep Belief Networks.
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 48k
- Ranking position
- #3114
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
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