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The marvellous use of artificial intelligence (AI) to decipher a charred scroll buried by Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago marks a significant leap in understanding ancient texts. According to The Guardian, The Vesuvius Challenge, with its focus on extracting text from high-resolution CT scans, has successfully revealed over 2,000 Greek letters. The efforts of a team of computer-savvy students winning a grand prize of $700,000 highlight the potential of AI to transform scholarly pursuits, providing invaluable insights into the intellectual and cultural life of ancient Roman times.
Ten months ago, we launched the Vesuvius Challenge to solve the ancient problem of the Herculaneum Papyri, a library of scrolls that were flash-fried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Today we are overjoyed to announce that our crazy project has succeeded. After 2000… pic.twitter.com/fihs9ADb48
— Nat Friedman (@natfriedman) February 5, 2024
It begs the question: How can AI be used to explore the rich history of the Pacific; especially those hidden or lost, and in need of research into? This is just the tip of the iceberg!
Beyond History: AI’s Impact on Pacific Exploration:
The ongoing Vesuvius Challenge, with its goal of reading 85% of the scroll and expanding to other excavated scrolls, holds promise for uncovering more historical treasures. The potential application of this technology to artifacts related to Pacific history, such as navigational charts or indigenous scripts, could provide a fresh perspective on the region’s maritime exploration and cultural exchanges.
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