Turing

[toor-ing]

noun

1. Alan Mathison 1912–54, English mathematician, logician, and pioneer in computer theory.

Turing

/ ˈtjʊərɪŋ /

noun

1. Alan Mathison . 1912–54, English mathematician, who was responsible for formal description of abstract automata, and speculation on computer imitation of humans: a leader of the Allied codebreakers at Bletchley Park during World War II

Turing

1. British mathematician who in 1937 formulated a precise mathematical concept for a theoretical computing machine, a key step in the development of the first computer. After the war he designed computers for the British government and helped in developing the concept of artificial intelligence.

Example Sentences

The government, however, wanted the Turing Institute to make defence its main priority, marking a significant pivot for the organisation.

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"We are committed to conducting our business with honesty, integrity and transparency and believe that a culture of openness and accountability is essential," they wrote, and linked to the Turing institute's whistleblowing guidelines.

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Founded in 2015 as the UK's leading centre of AI research, the Turing Institute has been rocked by internal discontent and criticism of its research activities.

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"There's no other science as tested, checked and judged by the general public," says Scott Hosking, a director of environmental forecasting at the Alan Turing Institute.

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A spokesperson for the Alan Turing Institute said it welcomed "the recognition of our critical role and will continue to work closely with the government to support its priorities".

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