Author of the influential 1950 paper “Computing Machinery and Intelligence”

“TURING” refers to Alan Turing, a British mathematician, logician, and computer scientist who is widely considered one of the most influential figures in the development of modern computing. In 1950, Turing published a seminal paper titled “Computing Machinery and Intelligence,” in which he proposed a test known as the “Turing test” for determining whether a machine could exhibit human-like intelligence. Turing’s work also laid the groundwork for the development of the first electronic computers and helped to shape the field of artificial intelligence. In a crossword puzzle, “TURING” can be a challenging yet rewarding answer to a clue that relates to the history of computing or the development of AI.