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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Google unveils AI that deciphers missing Latin words in ancient Roman inscriptions

Google’s DeepMind has unveiled a new artificial intelligence tool capable of deciphering and contextualising ancient texts, including Roman-era Latin inscriptions.

The new AI, named Aeneas, could be a transformative tool that can assist historians expand our understanding of the past, the tech giant said on Thursday.

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