Coverage dated November 10, 2024

Vatican, Microsoft create AI-generated St. Peter's Basilica to allow virtual visits, log damage

Headline from WHEC Rochester

A digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica has been created using artificial intelligence to explore one of the world’s most important monument’s. The new digital platform — a collaboration between the Vatican and Microsoft — will help the Holy See to manage visitor flows and identify conservation probl…

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Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Boston Globe

    Vatican, Microsoft use AI to create a digital St. Peter’s Basilica that allows virtual visits, logs damage (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The heart of the project is the creation of a digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica through advanced photogrammetry and artificial intelligence that allows anyone to “visit” the church and learn about its history.

  2. WHEC Rochester

    Vatican, Microsoft create AI-generated St. Peter's Basilica to allow virtual visits, log damage (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    A digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica has been created using artificial intelligence to explore one of the world’s most important monument’s. The new digital platform — a collaboration between the Vatican and Microsoft — will help the Holy See to manage visitor flows and identify conservation probl…

  3. Religion News

    Vatican and Microsoft partner to showcase St. Peter’s Basilica through AI technology (opens Religion News)

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    Religion News's feed description

    (RNS) — Pilgrims coming to Rome will now have the opportunity to experience St. Peter’s Basilica like never before.

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