The Booty Report

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Arrr! Microsoft and the Vatican be settin' sail to give the scallywags a peek at St. Peter's with a magic box!

2024-11-12

Arrr, matey! Microsoft be joinin’ forces with the Vatican, lettin' landlubbers from every port gaze upon St. Peter's Basilica! A treasure of sight for all ye scallywags who can’t sail to Rome! Now ye can feast yer eyes without riskin’ a keelhaulin’! Avast, what a merry time!

Ahoy, mateys! Gather 'round as I spin ye a yarn of marvels from the high seas of tech and faith! Microsoft, savvy as a sea dog, be joinin’ forces with the Vatican to bring St Peter’s Basilica online, lettin’ landlubbers visit the grand church without settin’ foot on a ship! Aye, 'tis true!

This splendid venture, dubbed the La Basilica di San Pietro, be a grand celebration for the 2025 Holy Year Jubilee. With the help of Iconem, a crew o' digital buccaneers, and AI magic, they’ve crafted an immersive experience for all ye scallywags and pious folk alike. No need to hoist the sails—ye can now explore the hallowed halls of the Basilica from yer own quarters!

Over 400,000 images were snapped by drones and lasers to conjure a digital twin o’ the Basilica, lettin’ ye examine its nooks and crannies like a true treasure hunter. Even the cracks and missing tiles be mapped out with millimeter precision! So, whether ye be a devout sailor or just curious, this AI tourism be settin’ sail, makin’ dreams of wanderin' to Rome a reality from the comfort of yer ship's cabin!

So, hoist yer virtual sails and prepare to dive into this grand experience, me hearties! Arrr!

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