In a statement, Ellen Moons, chair of the Nobel Committee for Physics, praised the laureates' work, saying, "The laureates' work has already been of the greatest benefit. In physics, we use artificial neural networks in a vast range of areas, such as developing new materials with specific properties, optimizing complex systems, and simulating complex phenomena. Their work has opened up new avenues for research and innovation, and has the potential to have a profound impact on many areas of science and society."