According to the dictionary, godfather is defined as: "a man who is influential or pioneering in a movement or organization"
Are these prominent AI researches not seen as being prominent exactly because they influenced movement in relation to AI?
Are these prominent AI researches not seen as being prominent exactly because they influenced movement in relation to AI?
> a man who presents a child at baptism and promises to take responsibility for their religious education.
So, the original definition is a gendered and religious term.
Sounds silly to me. Especially in this context.