Can machine learning translate ancient Egyptian texts?

Bree Kelly; Brian Ballsun-Stanton; Camilla Di Biase-Dyson; Alex Woods

Can machine learning translate ancient Egyptian texts?

Bree Kelly, Brian Ballsun-Stanton, Camilla Di Biase-Dyson^*, Alex Woods

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Abstract

A new program aims to use AI to help academics and the public decipher hieroglyphs. Here’s an inside look at how—and whether—it works.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	Sapiens Anthropology Magazine
Publication status	Published - 9 Jun 2022

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