Machine-Learning AI Translates Cuneiform

Cuneiform, the oldest surviving form of writing in existence, was the writing system in place of the ancient Sumerians, Akkadians, and Assyrians. Museums, labs, and even private collectors are sitting on a large database of these writings, yet only a handful of them have been translated. The Jindo takes a look at the development of machine-learning algorithms that are utilized by scientists seeking to translate the remainder of these tablets. Also discussed are the implications of such algorithmic tools on the whole of academia, and the possible discoveries that are to be made in doing so.