Mollick proposes funded AI translation of backlogged ancient texts

1. 10:27 AM
   Ethan Mollick@emollickX

   Mollick says AI models over-mention the Oxyrhynchus Papyri, a reverse CAPTCHA

   AIEthan Mollick says AI replies to his post repeatedly bring up the Oxyrhynchus Papyri, and he guesses few humans would mention them or spell the name correctly. In an earlier post, he suggested funded projects using AI for first-pass translation and interpretation of untranslated ancient texts, citing the Oxyrhynchus Papyri as a major repository.

2. 9:49 AM
   Ethan Mollick@emollickX

   Mollick suggests funding AI translation of backlogged ancient texts

   AIEthan Mollick argues that funded projects could use AI to clear long-standing translation backlogs, including untranslated ancient texts. He says models can already give a reasonable first pass at interpretation and significance, not just translation. He points to the Oxyrhynchus Papyri as a major repository of untranslated work.

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