Researcher · Engineer
James Bergstra
JB
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Bergstra co-created Theano, early software that made it easier for researchers to train neural networks on graphics processors. He also created Hyperopt, which automatically searches for effective model settings instead of requiring every option to be tested by hand.
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Last editorial review: August 24, 2026