Person

Károly Zsolnai-Fehér

Two Minute Papers YouTube channel.

Nationality
Hungary
Roles
  • scientist
  • influencer
  • engineer

Károly Zsolnai-Fehér is a Hungarian computer scientist best known for creating and hosting Two Minute Papers, a YouTube channel launched around 2015 that summarizes recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer graphics research. Each episode distills complex academic papers into concise, visually engaging two-minute explanations, making cutting-edge research accessible to both technical and general audiences.

The channel has grown to hundreds of thousands of subscribers and has become a significant platform for science communication in AI and computer graphics. Zsolnai-Fehér's approach—combining clear narration, visual demonstrations, and genuine enthusiasm for research—has influenced how researchers and the public engage with academic work. His background includes research in computer graphics and machine learning, giving him credibility to evaluate and explain technical papers.

Two Minute Papers exemplifies modern science communication, bridging the gap between academic publishing and public understanding of AI progress. The channel's success has made Zsolnai-Fehér an influential voice in shaping public perception of AI capabilities and research directions.

Károly Zsolnai-Fehér is a Hungarian computer scientist and AI researcher who gained prominence as the creator and host of Two Minute Papers, a YouTube channel that distills cutting-edge research in machine learning, computer graphics, and artificial intelligence into accessible two-minute summaries. His work has made complex academic papers understandable to a broad audience, influencing how AI research is communicated to the public.

Last updated 31 August 2026