Alan Turing
Father of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
Timeline of His Life
- 1912 – Born in London, UK.
- 1936 – Published the paper on the Turing Machine.
- 1939–1945 – Worked at Bletchley Park, cracked the Enigma code.
- 1946 – Proposed the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE).
- 1950 – Introduced the Turing Test for AI.
- 1954 – Passed away at the age of 41.
Fun Facts About Turing
💡 Turing loved long-distance running and nearly qualified for the Olympics!
🔐 He cracked Enigma, shortening WWII by an estimated 2 years.
🖥️ His “Turing Machine” is the basis of modern computing.
🤖 He created the famous “Turing Test” for machine intelligence.
🌈 Turing is celebrated as an icon in the LGBTQ+ community.
Famous Quotes
“We can only see a short distance ahead, but we can see plenty there that needs to be done.”
“Those who can imagine anything, can create the impossible.”
Legacy
Alan Turing’s contributions laid the foundation for computer science, artificial intelligence, and cryptography. His work continues to inspire scientists, engineers, and innovators worldwide.
Learn more about Alan Turing on his Wikipedia page .