Machine learning

Ancient scrolls are being ‘read’ by machine learning — with human knowledge to detect language and make sense of them

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Using a non-invasive method that harnesses machine learning, an international trio of scholars retrieved 15 columns of ancient Greek text from within a carbonized papyrus from Herculaneum, a seaside Roman town eight kilometres southeast of Naples, Italy.

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  • Using a non-invasive method that harnesses machine learning, an international trio of scholars retrieved 15 columns of ancient Greek text from within a carbonized papyrus from Herculaneum, a seaside Roman town eight kilometres southeast of Naples, Italy.
  • The work of reading and analyzing the new Greek and Latin texts recovered from the papyri will fall to human beings.

Buried in ash

  • Like Pompeii, Herculaneum was buried by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE.
  • But in 1752, excavation uncovered hundreds of papyrus scrolls in the library of an elaborate Roman villa.

Carbonized papyri


Starved of oxygen, the intense heat of Vesuvius’ pyroclastic flow carbonized (but did not ignite) the papyri. Resembling lumps of coal to the eye, 18th-century excavators did not immediately recognize them as ancient books.
The papyri are so brittle that many were destroyed by early attempts to access their texts. Studying them has therefore always required ingenuity. In 1754, a conservator and priest at the Vatican library devised a machine for slowly unrolling them.
More recently, multispectral photography has dramatically improved their legibility. But until now, a non-invasive method that would leave the scrolls intact remained out of reach. Its development marks a significant breakthrough. McOsker notes there are 659 items in the catalogue listed as “not unrolled,” but some of these are parts of scrolls.

Sparking innovation

  • The latter are essential as a reference point (or “control”) for innovative approaches.
  • The competition’s design encouraged transparency and collaboration: data published in the pursuit of smaller goals benefited all competitors.

Text mentions music, taste, sight

  • A PhD student studying machine learning, an engineer studying computer science and a robotics student were declared
    the victors.
  • According to McOsker, the text they retrieved mentions music twice, as well as the senses of taste and sight.

Hundreds of rolls to be studied

  • With hundreds of rolls yet to be studied, the new method of recovering the contents of the Herculaneum papyri is only getting started.
  • The production of scans at sufficiently high resolution can’t be done via ordinary equipment, but requires access to a facility with a particle accelerator.
  • Via current techniques, which involve a fair bit of manual manipulation, fully segmenting one scroll would cost US$1–5 million.

Critical minds needed

  • Their role is to analyze the model’s output of legible ancient Greek — and in so doing determine which approaches are most effective.
  • It requires mastery of ancient languages and ideas as well as the puzzle-solver’s ability to fill in the inevitable gaps.
  • For the challenge truly to succeed, we’re going to need critical minds as well as whizbang technology.


C. Michael Sampson receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada for 'the Books of Karanis,' a project that studies fragmentary Greek literature from the Egyptian village Karanis.

Noda Presents Report on Key Payment Trends: Diverse PaymentMethods, AI, and More

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Friday, March 8, 2024

London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - March 8, 2024) - Noda, a global open banking provider, presents a comprehensive report in which key payment trends are brought to the forefront.

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  • London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - March 8, 2024) - Noda, a global open banking provider, presents a comprehensive report in which key payment trends are brought to the forefront.
  • Ms. Kuhtarska sees five key payment trends dominating the industry: diverse payment methods, 1-click checkout, AI and ML, biometric security, and subscription models.
  • Support for various payment methods provides convenience to consumers, making the payment experience simple and convenient.
  • Noda has built a solid in-house AI lab to strengthen payment security and serve hundreds of thousands of active Noda consumers.

Flapmax Unveils Women in AI Fellowship on Generative AI - FAI Institute

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Friday, March 8, 2024

FAI Institute's WAI program now accepting applications for 3rd cohort; short documentary film on Women in AI showcases program's success

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  • Tampa, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - March 8, 2024) - Flapmax, a leading innovator in artificial intelligence solutions, today announced the launch of its Women in AI (WAI) Generative AI Fellowship program as part of its FAI Institute initiative .
  • Despite this surge, the representation of women in critical roles such as AI Researchers, AI Engineers, and Cloud Specialists remains alarmingly low, accounting for only about 18%.
  • "At FAI Institute, our mission is to advance human potential through cutting-edge research, education, and training programs built for the workforce of the future," said Dr. Dave Ojika, founder of FAI Institute.
  • To learn more about getting involved with the Women in AI program or FAI Institute, please visit www.fai.institute .

Black Banx Reports Continued Growth and Expansion Plans for the Middle East and Africa

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 4, 2024) - Black Banx Group, a leading global digital banking platform, today announced continued growth and expansion plans for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 4, 2024) - Black Banx Group, a leading global digital banking platform, today announced continued growth and expansion plans for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
  • "We are excited about the tremendous growth potential in the MEA region," said Michael Gastauer, Group Chief Executive Officer of Black Banx.
  • Black Banx's expansion plans in the MEA region include:
    Expanding its product and service offerings: This includes tailoring existing solutions and potentially introducing new offerings aligned with the specific needs of the MEA market.
  • Building strategic partnerships: Black Banx aims to collaborate with local financial institutions and businesses to accelerate its growth and reach.

A Forward-Looking Exploration of Wi-Fi: WAA - Informa Tech 2024 Barcelona Roundtable Concludes Successfully

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Monday, March 4, 2024

David Mudd, Global Head of Digital Trust Assurance of BSI, emphasized the importance of AI in improving network security and experience.

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  • David Mudd, Global Head of Digital Trust Assurance of BSI, emphasized the importance of AI in improving network security and experience.
  • Shi Hao, WAA Deputy Secretary-General, believes that home and campus scenarios are complex, with a multitude of technological options available.
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    The roundtable concluded successfully in an atmosphere of joint cooperation and in-depth discussion.
  • This roundtable was not only WAA's first international seminar held overseas, but also a deep exploration and cooperative opportunity regarding the development direction of the Wi-Fi industry.

Elsevier Health Launches ClinicalKey AI, the Most Advanced Gen AI-Powered Clinical Decision Support Tool for Clinicians

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 29, 2024) - Elsevier Health, a global leader in medical information and data analytics, today launched ClinicalKey AI, the first and most advanced clinical decision support tool to be introduced in the US that combines the latest and most trusted medical content with generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help clinicians at the point of care. ClinicalKey AI has been launched in partnership with OpenEvidence, a company specializing in AI for medicine.

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  • ClinicalKey AI has been launched in partnership with OpenEvidence, a company specializing in AI for medicine.
  • Our work with Elsevier Health has allowed us to deliver a superior user experience, combining trusted medical content with advanced AI technology through ClinicalKey AI.
  • ClinicalKey AI is built and maintained to deliver the accuracy and relevance of insights that healthcare institutions and physicians expect from Elsevier Health.
  • Attendees at the upcoming HIMSS Conference (March 11-15) can experience an in-person demonstration of ClinicalKey AI by visiting Elsevier at Booth 3048.

AI and Big Data Expo North America announces leading Speaker Lineup

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

AI and Big Data Expo North America announces new speakers!

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  • AI and Big Data Expo North America announces new speakers!
  • SANTA CLARA, CA, Mar 7, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The AI and Big Expo North America, the leading event for Enterprise AI, Machine Learning, Security, Ethical AI, Deep Learning, Data Ecosystems, and NLP, has announced a fresh cohort of distinguished speakers for its upcoming conference at the Santa Clara Convention Center on June 5-6, 2024.
  • In addition to the speakers, the AI and Big Data Expo North America will feature a series of presentations covering a diverse range of topics in AI and Big Data exploring the latest innovations, implementations and strategies across a range of industries.
  • Save up to $300 on your ticket and be part of the conversation shaping the future of AI and Big Data technologies.For more information and to secure your place at AI and Big Data Expo North America, please visit https://www.ai-expo.net/northamerica/.

BW Digital and Citramas Group forge strategic partnership to build end-to-end digital ecosystem in Batam

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Monday, March 4, 2024

BW Digital and Citramas Group forge strategic partnership to build end-to-end digital ecosystem in Batam.

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  • BW Digital and Citramas Group forge strategic partnership to build end-to-end digital ecosystem in Batam.
  • This strategic partnership follows BW Digital's acquisition of more than 55,000 square meters of land at the Citramas-owned Nongsa Digital Park in Batam, to build its inaugural data centre in South-East Asia and strengthen its Asia-Pacific digital infrastructure portfolio.
  • As joint partners, BW Digital and Citramas Group will work together to deliver a comprehensive suite of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions co-located within BW Digital's data centre.
  • Mike Wiluan, Chief Executive Officer of Citramas Group said: "Citramas is honoured to have BW Digital join the Nongsa Digital Park Ecosystem to further develop its data centre and connectivity infrastructure.

Rail Vision Received Order from a Class 1 US Railroad Company for its AI-Based Safety System

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Ra’anana, Israel, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rail Vision Ltd. (Nasdaq: RVSN) (the “Company”), a technology company at the forefront of revolutionizing railway safety and the data-related market, today announced that it has received an order for its AI-driven Switch Yard System from a Class 1 freight rail company in the US.

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  • Ra’anana, Israel, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rail Vision Ltd. (Nasdaq: RVSN) (the “Company”), a technology company at the forefront of revolutionizing railway safety and the data-related market, today announced that it has received an order for its AI-driven Switch Yard System from a Class 1 freight rail company in the US.
  • The freight rail company, which is one of the largest in North America, will install and use the system on its locomotive for evaluation and testing different scenarios related to safety.
  • "We believe that this new order is a milestone for Rail Vision that signifies the industry's trust in our solutions to navigate the complexities of rail operations.
  • This is another the beginning of our journey in North America to make rail transportation safer and more efficient for everyone", commented Rail Vision CEO, Shahar Hania.

Global Mofy Metaverse Announces New Subsidiary for AI Technology Monetization and Synthetic Video Content Creation

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Monday, March 11, 2024

BEIJING, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Mofy Metaverse Limited (the "Company" or "Global Mofy Metaverse") (Nasdaq: GMM), a technology solutions provider engaged in virtual content production and the development of digital assets for use in the broader digital entertainment industry, today announced the establishment of a new subsidiary, Gauss AI, which will focus on the monetization of artificial intelligence generated content (AIGC), AI-generated 3D digital assets and synthetic video content creation.

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  • BEIJING, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Mofy Metaverse Limited (the "Company" or "Global Mofy Metaverse") (Nasdaq: GMM), a technology solutions provider engaged in virtual content production and the development of digital assets for use in the broader digital entertainment industry, today announced the establishment of a new subsidiary, Gauss AI, which will focus on the monetization of artificial intelligence generated content (AIGC), AI-generated 3D digital assets and synthetic video content creation.
  • Gauss AI, the new subsidiary of Global Mofy Metaverse, will specialize in providing advanced AI solutions to customers, fostering content creation by focusing on helping customers achieve greater efficiency, intelligence, and innovation at a reduced cost.
  • Its main services will include the development of AI content creation and management systems, as well as synthetic video creation.
  • Mr. Haogang Yang, CEO of Global Mofy Metaverse, stated, “Customers are trying to come to terms with the challenges and changes AI is bringing to the digital entertainment and content creation industries.