Microsoft, The Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica

Vatican, Microsoft create AI-generated St. Peter’s Basilica to allow virtual visits, log damage
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.
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
The Vatican’s partnership with Microsoft: Showcasing St. Peter’s Basilica through AI technology
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Visitors to Rome will have the opportunity to experience St. Peter’s Basilica in a new way as part of an immersive exhibit, both in person and online, created through a partnership between the Vatican and Microsoft using AI technology.
Vatican, Microsoft use AI to create a digital St. Peter’s Basilica that allows virtual visits, logs damage
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.
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.
WATCH: Vatican and Microsoft work together to make digital St. Peter's Basilica using AI
The Vatican and Microsoft on Monday unveiled a digital twin of St. Peter`s Basilica that uses artificial intelligence to explore one of the world`s most important monuments while helping the Holy See manage visitor flows and identify conservation problems.
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.
The Vatican and Microsoft unveil digital replica of St Peter's Basilica
Using 400,000 high-resolution digital photographs, taken with drones, cameras and lasers over four weeks when no one was in the basilica, the digital replica is going online alongside two new on-site exhibits to provide visitors - real and virtual - with an interactive experience.
Vatican unveils AI services for St. Peter's Basilica
STORY: One of the most sacred places in Catholicism is getting in on the AI boom.The Vatican - along with Microsoft - has launched a digital replica of St Peter’s Basilica and two artificial intelligence-enabled exhibitions.
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