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Alan Turing: The Father

of Computer Science
This presentation explores the life and legacy of Alan Turing, a
visionary mathematician and computer scientist who laid the
foundations for modern computing. Discover his groundbreaking
work in cryptography, artificial intelligence, and his enduring impact
on our digital world.

par Jules Halgand


Presentation
Overview
1. Explore the early life and education of Alan Turing.
2. Investigate Turing's groundbreaking work in cryptography during World
War II.
3. Delve into his foundational contributions to the field of artificial
intelligence.
4. Examine the lasting legacy and impact of his work on modern computing.
5. Conclude with a tribute to the visionary genius of Alan Turing.
Early Life and
Education
Early Life Education

Born in London in 1912, Turing exhibited a keen He attended prestigious schools like Sherborne and
interest in mathematics and science from a young King's College, Cambridge, where he excelled in
age. mathematics and earned a first-class degree.
Pioneering Work
in Cryptography
1 Codebreaking 2 The Turing Bombe
during WWII
He devised the Turing
Turing played a crucial role Bombe, a machine that
in breaking the German could decipher Enigma
Enigma code at Bletchley messages, significantly
Park, shortening the war contributing to Allied
and saving countless lives. victory.
Foundational Contributions to Artificial
Intelligence
The Turing
Test
Proposed a test to determine if a machine can exhibit intelligent
1
behaviour indistinguishable from a human.

Computing Machinery and Intelligence


2 Published a landmark paper outlining his vision for
artificial intelligence.

The Turing Machine


3 Conceptualized a theoretical model of computation,
laying the groundwork for modern computers.
Legacy and Impact on Modern
Computing
Computer Science Artificial Intelligence Software Development
His work in theoretical computer Turing's ideas inspired the His concepts laid the foundation for
science and artificial intelligence development of AI research and its programming languages and
continues to shape the field applications in various domains. software development practices.
today.
Conclusion: Remembering
a Visionary Genius
Alan Turing's contributions to computer science and artificial
intelligence are immeasurable. Despite facing persecution for his
sexuality, he left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire
generations of scientists and innovators.

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