French Software Engineer & Artificial Intelligence Researcher; Creator of the Keras Deep-learning Library

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François Chollet Biography

François Chollet is a distinguished software engineer and researcher renowned for his contributions to artificial intelligence and deep learning. He is the creator of Keras, a leading deep learning library that empowers developers to build and experiment with neural networks efficiently. Currently part of the Google Brain team, Chollet focuses on the development of advanced machine learning algorithms and strives to simplify the use of AI technologies. His expertise is also shared through his book "Deep Learning with Python," which has become essential reading for professionals and enthusiasts in the field.

Beyond his technical contributions, Chollet is an advocate for ethical AI and works towards developing AI in a manner that maximizes societal benefits while minimizing risks. His research interests include understanding human cognition and developing AI that exhibits broader intelligence across various cognitive tasks. Chollet’s influence extends through his prolific writings and talks, where he discusses the implications of AI and the future of technology in shaping our world. His insights are followed by a large community of professionals who regard him as a thought leader in the AI space.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/24/2025.

François Chollet Videos

Pattern Recognition vs True Intelligence - Francois Chollet

Pattern Recognition vs True Intelligence - Francois Chollet

Francois Chollet, a prominent AI expert and creator of ARC-AGI, discusses intelligence, consciousness, and artificial intelligence. Chollet...

It's Not About Scale, It's About Abstraction

It's Not About Scale, It's About Abstraction

François Chollet discusses the limitations of Large Language Models (LLMs) and proposes a new approach to advancing artificial intelligence. He...

General Intelligence: Define it, measure it, build it

General Intelligence: Define it, measure it, build it

Dr. François Chollet (Keras, ARC-AGI, Google) presents a keynote talk at the AGI-24, The 17th Annual AGI Conference, on August 15, 2024, in Seattle,...

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