AI Deciphers Ancient Scroll from 79AD Herculaneum after 2,000 Years
- Ancient Herculaneum scroll deciphered by AI after 2,000 years
- Damaged in 79AD Mount Vesuvius eruption that buried city
- Researchers used AI to read fragile, scorched scrolls
- Decoded 5% of first scroll, revealed writings on pleasures of life
- Part of $700K contest to decipher 4 ancient scrolls by 2024