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The Lost Story of Alan Turing's "Delilah" Project
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Newly auctioned documents reveal details about Alan Turing's secret 'Delilah' voice-encryption project during World War II. The project highlights Turing's lesser-known contributions to electronics and secure communications.
Why it matters
Historical insights into Turing's work provide a deeper understanding of the foundations of modern computing and cryptography.
An exclusive look inside Turing’s notebooks shows his DIY approach
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Confidence: 95%
Historical reporting based on archival documents.
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