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'I think we're on the brink of a revolution': Google researcher hails AI agents after they found what looks like an ancient Maya site in Mexico
Yahoo Tech • • technology
Key Points:
- AI agents have potentially discovered an undiscovered Maya archaeological site in Mexico by analyzing LiDAR data collected by NASA, highlighting AI's strength in pattern recognition within large datasets.
- Google researcher Pietro Miotti used 48 AI agents to scan LiDAR topographical maps, which can penetrate forest canopies, resulting in multiple findings of possible ancient structures, including one previously unreported site.
- The AI not only identified the site but also autonomously contacted Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) with details, prompting experts to begin an investigation within 72 hours.
- While the site's status as an ancient Maya location is not yet confirmed, this discovery showcases AI's potential to revolutionize scientific research by enabling large-scale analyses and remote exploration.
- Miotti envisions using AI to scan LiDAR data globally and even generated an AI-created image depicting how the site might have appeared around 700 CE, demonstrating the blend of technology and archaeology.
