Algorithms: Turing

Alan Turing, born in 1912, was inspired by the death of his friend to explore the idea of machines possessing human-like intelligence. He conceptualized the Turing Machine, a theoretical device capable of solving problems through logical steps, laying the groundwork for modern computing. Turing also developed the Turing Test to evaluate machine intelligence. Despite his untimely death, Turing's work has immortalized him as a pioneer in computer science.

Explain the Turing test and its purpose in determining machine intelligence.

How has Turing's legacy contributed to the field of computer science despite his untimely death?