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.

  • LadyAutumn@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    9 months ago

    That doesn’t mean one doesn’t exist. Think of how far video transcription has come in the last decade. AI will absolutely surpass human ability to quickly and very accurately translate text.