The Vatican, St. Peter's Basilica and Microsoft

Microsoft and The Vatican partner to create a digital twin of St. Peter's Basilica
Catholic authorities collaborated with Microsoft to develop a digital twin of St. Peter's Basilica, one of the most important Christian churches and a globally renowned tourist
Vatican launches AI-generated version of St Peter’s Basilica
St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City has been recreated in digital form using the latest developments in artificial intelligence. “Through the digital twin, people worldwide can explore and engage with the Basilica’s rich history and architecture, regardless of their physical location,” says a Vatican statement.
The Vatican partners Microsoft to recreate St Peter’s Basilica ahead of Jubilee
Microsoft has partnered with the Catholic Church in a project to digitally recreate and explore one of the world’s most iconic monuments, the St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican has revealed. The AI recreation helps in managing visitor flows,
Microsoft teams up with the Vatican to bring an AI experience of St Peter’s Basilica to the masses
Microsoft has teamed up with the Vatican to bring St Peter’s Basilica online using the power of AI, enabling people anywhere in the world to visit the famous religious site without leaving home.
Why Vatican agreed to create an AI-backed 'digital twin' of St. Peter's Basilica
Microsoft President Brad Smith on Nov. 11, 2024 in Vatican City during the launch of their collaborative project called "La Basilica di San Pietro: AI-Enhanced Experience," which allows global audiences to explore a "digital twin" of St. Peter's Basilica.
AI, Drones And 400,000 Photos Shape Digital Twin Of St. Peter’s Basilica
Microsoft teams with the Vatican and French startup Iconem to create an intricately detailed digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica that visitors can explore from anywhere.
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PHOTOS: Discover the History of St. Peter’s Basilica in New Microsoft Online AI-Enhanced 3D Model
Online visitors can navigate the Vatican basilica’s mosaics, the cupola, the underground necropolis and Peter’s tomb. A ...
AI shows Vatican City is more damaged than previously thought
AI has been used to find structural vulnerabilities in St Peter’s Basilica, at the Vatican City, that are invisible to the ...
AI used to recreate historic Vatican church and identify damage invisible to naked eye
Over a period of three weeks, drones, cameras and lasers were used to take more than 400,000 detailed images to create an ...
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St. Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro)
The epicenter of Roman Catholicism, St. Peter's Basilica is centered in Vatican City and is renowned for its stunning architecture. What's more, it's open daily for free. (Though it's closed on ...
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Jubilee 2025: Rome's St. Peter’s Basilica deciphered by AI
Ahead of the 2025 Jubilee Year, a virtual portal developed with Microsoft will let millions of pilgrims and tourists explore ...
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Pope to Fabbrica di San Pietro: Technology is ‘a gift and responsibility’
The Vatican's Fabbrica di San Pietro receives a challenge from Pope Francis: to use modern technology to preserve St. Peter's ...