Yoshua Bengio is a prominent Canadian computer scientist known for his work in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning. He is one of the pioneers of neural networks and has significantly contributed to the development of algorithms that enable machines to learn from data. Bengio is a professor at the University of Montreal and co-founder of Element AI, a company focused on AI solutions. In recognition of his contributions, Bengio has received numerous awards, including the Turing Award in 2018, which he shared with Geoffrey Hinton and Yann LeCun. His research has influenced various applications of AI, from natural language processing to computer vision, making him a key figure in the advancement of modern technology.