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Birth
Alan Turing was born on 23 June, 1912 in Maida Vale, London, England -
Early Schooling
Turing attends the Hazelhurst Preparatory School in 1926 and then enters Sherborne School in 1927 -
Early Signs of Intelligence
Alan studies at Sherborne School, demonstrating remarkable aptitude in mathematics. -
Studying at King's College
Turing studies mathematics from 1934-36 as an honors student at King's College, Cambridge. -
Turing Machine
In 1936, he publishes his paper "On Computable Numbers, with an Application to the Entscheidungsproblem," introducing the concept of the Turing machine. -
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World War II - Engima Code
During World War II, Turing works at Bletchley Park, leading a team in breaking the German Enigma code, a crucial contribution to Allied victory. -
OBE Award
Turing is awarded the Order of British Empire (OBE) for his wartime services which he offered during World War II. -
Automatic Computing Engine (ACE)
Turing develops the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE), a groundbreaking concept in the history of computer science. -
Intelligent Machinery
Turing publishes "Intelligent Machinery," laying the groundwork for artificial intelligence. -
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Development of AI
Alan Turing's insights into artificial intelligence (AI) continue to shape its trajectory today. His pioneering work laid the groundwork for modern AI, inspiring ongoing research and development. Turing's concepts, like Turing Test, remain fundamental in evaluating AI capabilities. In the current state, AI technologies such as machine learning and neural networks are advancing rapidly, powering innovations in various fields like healthcare, finance, and autonomous vehicles. -
Turing Test
In 1950, Turing publishes the Turing Test, a benchmark for determining a machine's intelligence. -
Death
Turing dies by cyanide poisoning, ruled as suicide, though some speculate it was accidental ingestion. -
The Turing Award
The Turing Award, considered the Nobel Prize of computing, is established in his honor. -
Apple's Lisa
Apple's "Lisa," one of the earliest computers with a graphical user interface, is released, embodying Turing's vision of human-computer interaction. -
Turning is Pardoned
Turing is posthumously pardoned by Queen Elizabeth II. -
Development of AI
Alan Turing's insights into artificial intelligence (AI) continue to shape its trajectory today. His pioneering work laid the groundwork for modern AI, inspiring ongoing research and development. Turing's concepts, like Turing Test, remain fundamental in evaluating AI capabilities. In the current state, AI technologies such as machine learning and neural networks are advancing rapidly, powering innovations in various fields like healthcare, finance, and autonomous vehicles.