Alan Turing

Mathematics English 1912 – 1954 391 quotes

Father of computer science and artificial intelligence

Quotes by Alan Turing

The extent to which we regard a machine as intelligent depends on the extent to which we are prepared to be deceived by it.

Computing Machinery and Intelligence

The 'imitation game' is played with three people, a man (A), a woman (B), and an interrogator (C) who may be of either sex.

Computing Machinery and Intelligence

The question is not whether machines can think, but whether they can do what we want them to do.

Reported by Andrew Hodges in 'Alan Turing: The Enigma'

The human brain is a machine, and it is a very complicated machine.

Reported by Andrew Hodges in 'Alan Turing: The Enigma'

The idea of a 'thinking machine' is not a new one.

Computing Machinery and Intelligence

We are trying to make a machine that can learn from experience.

Reported by Andrew Hodges in 'Alan Turing: The Enigma'

The machine is not intended to be a human being, but a tool.

Reported by Andrew Hodges in 'Alan Turing: The Enigma'

The question of whether machines can think is a philosophical one, and I am not a philosopher.

Reported by Andrew Hodges in 'Alan Turing: The Enigma'

I have had a number of interesting experiences with machines.

Reported by Andrew Hodges in 'Alan Turing: The Enigma'

The problem of artificial intelligence is not to make a machine that can think, but to make a machine that can do what we want it to do.

Reported by Andrew Hodges in 'Alan Turing: The Enigma'

The machine is not trying to deceive anyone, it is just trying to do its job.

Reported by Andrew Hodges in 'Alan Turing: The Enigma'

The question of whether machines can think is a matter of definition.

Reported by Andrew Hodges in 'Alan Turing: The Enigma'

The machine is not a human being, and it should not be treated as such.

Reported by Andrew Hodges in 'Alan Turing: The Enigma'

The machine is a tool, and it should be used as such.

Reported by Andrew Hodges in 'Alan Turing: The Enigma'

The machine is not a threat to humanity, it is a benefit.

Reported by Andrew Hodges in 'Alan Turing: The Enigma'

The machine is not a replacement for human intelligence, it is an augmentation.

Reported by Andrew Hodges in 'Alan Turing: The Enigma'

The machine is not a master, it is a servant.

Reported by Andrew Hodges in 'Alan Turing: The Enigma'

The machine is not a god, it is a creation.

Reported by Andrew Hodges in 'Alan Turing: The Enigma'

The machine is not a monster, it is a marvel.

Reported by Andrew Hodges in 'Alan Turing: The Enigma'

The machine is not a curse, it is a blessing.

Reported by Andrew Hodges in 'Alan Turing: The Enigma'