2024年诺贝尔物理学奖授予了物理学家、生物学家霍普菲尔德(John J. Hopfield)和计算机科学家辛顿(Geoffrey E. Hinton)，以表彰他们在人工神经网络领域的基础性发现和发明.很多人对此感到惊讶，疑惑诺贝尔物理学奖为何授予人工智能方向，甚至有人发出 “物理学不存在了”的疑问.本文将深入剖析物理学与人工智能之间千丝万缕的联系，解读本次诺贝尔物理学奖颁发的原因，以及探讨其对未来产生的深远影响.

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to physicist and biologist John J. Hopfield and computer scientist Geoffrey E. Hinton in recognition of their fundamental discoveries and inventions in the field of artificial neural networks. Many were surprised by this decision, questioning why the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for advancements in artificial intelligence, with some even pondering whether “physics has ceased to exist.” This article will delve into the intricate connections between physics and artificial intelligence, interpret the rationale behind this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics, and explore its profound impact on the future.