AI Deciphers Ancient Scrolls and Chats with Sperm Whales in 2024

2024 was a banner year for AI as the Vesuvius Challenge successfully decoded 2,000+ characters from Herculaneum’s 79 AD scrolls using models like TimeSformer. Meanwhile, the Cetacean Translation Initiative unveiled 156 sperm whale coda types, giving these ocean giants a new voice. AI also unearthed hidden archaeological sites in Peru’s Nazca Desert. Despite a few algorithmic hiccups, AI continues to bridge ancient mysteries and marine marvels with flair.