Alan Turing to Come Alive as Hologram at Bletchley Park
- Alan Turing will soon be represented as an interactive hologram at Bletchley Park.
- The hologram will engage visitors in conversations about Turing’s life and work.
- The new exhibit aligns with a broader showcase on artificial intelligence at the museum.
Alan Turing, a pivotal figure in the development of artificial intelligence, will soon be brought to life as a hologram at Bletchley Park, the historic site of Britain’s World War II code-breakers. This cutting-edge exhibit will allow visitors to interact with a lifelike digital representation of Turing, engaging in conversations about his groundbreaking work and life.
The hologram is being developed in partnership with the UK-based AI firm 1956 Individuals and is set to launch alongside a new exhibition focused on AI. According to Rebecca Foy, the addition of Turing’s hologram aims to offer a fresh perspective on the wartime achievements at Bletchley Park, emphasizing Turing’s crucial role in deciphering the Enigma machine and advancing early concepts of digital computing.
Turing’s nephew and current trustee of the Bletchley Park Trust, Sir Dermot Turing, highlighted the significance of this innovation. He noted that the principles behind machine learning can be traced back to his uncle’s work on code-breaking during the war. The hologram will be equipped to respond to visitors in multiple languages, enhancing the educational experience.
The display, set to be completed in a few months, will feature the talents of top digital character artists, providing an immersive way to appreciate Turing’s contributions to technology and code-breaking.
