The legacy of Alan Turing - artificial intelligence and code-breaking
On the centenary of his birth, we take a look back at the life and achievements of Alan Turing
By Mary-Ann Russon | Techworld | Published: 03:00, 23 June 12
23 June 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of Alan Turing's birth. Join us as we take a quick look back through his life at his achievements in technology, his theories and his personal struggles. Warning - copious amount of black and white photography will ensue.
Images courtesy of the Science Museum / SSPL.
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A lasting legacy transcending time
Despite his tragic death, Turing's work lives on in the computers we use today, and his Turing Test theory about whether computers can think, just one of many principles still in use, remains one of the essential concepts of artificial intelligence.
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