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.

  • 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.