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AI reads text from ancient Herculaneum scroll for the first time

3 years ago by Bebo to c/technology

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Machine-learning technique reveals Greek words in CT scans of rolled-up papyrus.

A student, as part of a contest, used a machine-learning algorithm and CT scans to analyse on closed scrolls, buried by Mount Vesuvius in October AD 79. The breakthrough could unlock the contents of hundreds of never-before-seen writings.

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Miclux 44 points 3 years ago

"Epstein didn't kill himself"

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