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.

    • ubermeisters@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      9 months ago

      AI is waaaay better for English to Chinese translation, I can tell you that from experience in my personal life.

      There’s a lot of nuance to translation, especially for languages with completely different structures.

      Not seeing the point of everything you’ve never seen is a good way to get poked in the eyes my friend.

    • Heratiki@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      9 months ago

      Regardless of capability a human will have a bias. So maybe have multiple humans of varying beliefs and then have the AI train to remove the bias?