- Published on April 3, 2023
- In AI Features
The Immortal Soul Behind Google Search
2001 Gödel Prize winner Indian scientist was behind some of the leading research algorithms that are still used today.
- By Vandana Nair
In 1998, when Sergey Brin and Larry Page, two computer scientists and PhD students in Stanford, were working on creating what would be one of the biggest companies in the world, an Indian professor helped mentor them. He worked alongside them and co-authored a research paper on the “page rank” algorithm, a criteria still relevant in Google’s search engine.
Computer Science Professor Rajeev Motwani was not only known for mentoring the Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and backing Google and PayPal during their early days, but was also known for his research work across fields such as computing, robotics and medicine. Rajeev Motwani who tragically died at the young age of 47, was recently commemorated on his birth anniversary on March 24.
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Vandana Nair
As a rare blend of engineering, MBA, and journalism degree, Vandana Nair brings a unique combination of technical know-how, business acumen, and storytelling skills to the table. Her insatiable curiosity for all things startups, businesses, and AI technologies ensures that there's always a fresh and insightful perspective to her reporting. She now hosts her tech segment 'Point Break' on AIM Tv.
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