Alan Turing was one of the most influential British figures of the 20th century. In 1936, Turing invented the computer as part of his attempt to solve a fiendish puzzle known as the ...

Turing helped to crack the Enigma code in the Second World War as well as pioneer computer science and artificial intelligence. Sign up for the top news stories every day to keep you informed with ...

Manchester computer pioneer Alan Turing has been announced as the new face of the £50 note. The Bank of England confirmed that the Second World War code-breaker will be the next person to appear on ...

Long ReadThe British mathematician, whose fate was both exceptional and tragic, is considered a founding figure for the idea of artificial intelligence. His story, long overlooked, continues to be ...

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On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2013, Queen Elizabeth II issued a royal pardon to British mathematician Alan Turing. Turing is best known for his development of the Bombe, a machine that successfully ...