Allen Turing

Alan Turing was a British mathematician and logician who is considered a pioneer of computer science. He developed the concept of the Turing machine, a theoretical device that models how computers process information. During World War II, he played a crucial role in breaking the German Enigma code, helping to shorten the war. Turing also laid foundational ideas about artificial intelligence and what it means for machines to "think." His work established key principles used in modern computers, and he is remembered as a visionary who greatly influenced technology and understanding of computation.