Vatican and Microsoft partner to showcase St. Peter’s Basilica through AI technology
Technology tamfitronics 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.The ambitious “digital twin” exhibit of the sacred Catholic site where St. Peter is believed to have been buried will also be available on Minecraft Education starting in January.“When you think about this partnership, I think it’s as extraordinary as the project itself: The oldest organization in the world coming together with the newest technology we have ever seen,” said Brad Smith, vice chair and president of Microsoft, during a press conference unveiling the project...
