Automated Language Deciphering By Computer AI 109
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from the what-about-dwarvish? dept.
from the what-about-dwarvish? dept.
eldavojohn writes "Ugaritic has been deciphered by an unaided computer program that relied only on four basic assumptions present in many languages. The paper (PDF) may aid researchers in deciphering eight undecipherable languages (Ugaritic has already been deciphered and proved their system worked) as well as increase the number of languages automated translation sites offer. The researchers claim 'orders of magnitude' speedups in deciphering languages with their new system."
Re:Sweet (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Sweet (Score:5, Funny)
Good news, it's a suppository.
Pfft, why? (Score:5, Funny)
Label at least one computer "ham sandwich" to confuse future language researchers.
Alternatively, label each computer with a character's name from (insert show of your choice here).
Re:Sweet (Score:5, Funny)
Universal translator, here we come!
Cool! Can I bring it into my next marketing meeting?
Re:Sweet (Score:5, Funny)
You want to impress me... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Answers to all TFA questions (Score:5, Funny)
Also, how would researchers realize that [Apple Mac Glyph] isn't an integral part of our "ancient moon runes" if seen from their era? :)
They'd probably see it as having some sort of religious significance. And they'd be correct.
Re:Answers to all TFA questions (Score:3, Funny)
For those who don't know what it was like, clicky [youtube.com]