Alan Turing and the Limits of Computation
Turing wore many hats during his lifetime. But his fundamental contribution to the development of computing as a mathematical discipline is possibly where his significant scientific impact persists to date.
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Turing wore many hats during his lifetime. But his fundamental contribution to the development of computing as a mathematical discipline is possibly where his significant scientific impact persists to date.
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Artificial intelligence generally describes machines that are able to possess human like qualities and capabilities. As it grows, many questions about the technology are being asked.