# [[👤Richard Sutton]] - [[Artificial Intelligence]] - [[👤Richard Sutton]] *** Richard S. Sutton is a pioneering computer scientist and one of the world's leading researchers in the field of artificial intelligence, particularly in reinforcement learning[1][2]. He is a professor of computing science at the University of Alberta and a research scientist at Keen Technologies[1][2]. Sutton is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern computational reinforcement learning, having made several significant contributions to the field[1]. His work includes developing temporal difference learning, policy gradient methods, and actor-critic architectures[1]. These innovations have been instrumental in advancing AI systems capable of learning and decision-making through interaction with their environment. Throughout his career, Sutton has held positions in both academia and industry. He worked at GTE Laboratories, AT&T Labs, and was a co-founder of DeepMind's Edmonton office[1][2]. His research has been highly influential, with his publications cited over 140,000 times[2]. Sutton is also the co-author of the seminal textbook "Reinforcement Learning: An Introduction," which has become a standard reference in the field[1][2]. His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including fellowships in the Royal Society, the Royal Society of Canada, and the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence[1][3]. As a leading figure in AI research, Sutton continues to push the boundaries of machine learning and artificial intelligence, focusing on understanding intelligence, prediction, and goal-directed behavior[3]. Citations: [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_S._Sutton [2] http://incompleteideas.net/BriefBio.html [3] https://cifar.ca/bios/richard-sutton/ [4] https://royalsociety.org/people/richard-sutton-35034/ [5] https://www.chessprogramming.org/Richard_Sutton [6] https://schneppat.com/richard-s-sutton.html [7] https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/richard-sutton/ [8] https://www.amii.ca/about/our-people/richard-s-sutton/