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Tom Mitchell is the Fredkin Professor of AI and Learning and Director of the Center for Automated Learning and Discovery (CALD) at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science. His research focuses on machine learning, computational neuroscience, and their applications in neuroimaging and natural language processing. He is renowned for pioneering work in developing algorithms to decode brain activity and for contributions to foundational machine learning theory, including co-training and explanation-based learning. Mitchell authored the seminal textbook *Machine Learning* (McGraw Hill, 1997) and has led projects like Never-Ending Learning (NELL), an AI system that autonomously learns from web content. His work bridges computer science and cognitive science, exploring how machines can learn from data and human interaction.
Notable research interests include brain-computer interfaces, automated knowledge extraction, and ethical AI. Mitchell's publications span influential journals like *Science* and *Nature*, and he has been recognized for advancing interdisciplinary research in AI and neuroscience. He has advised numerous students and contributed to initiatives like the AAAI Presidential Address on AI and brain sciences. Mitchell's current projects include studying the neural basis of language and developing AI tools for education and healthcare.
