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    colonel_mortis got a reaction from Safa Ariman in Community Standards   
    Community Standards
     
    Generally speaking, as long as you stick to the following core principles you should not find yourself subject to disciplinary action:
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    Discussion on how to engage in piracy is not allowed. Redistribution of copyrighted material, including links to third party hosting sites, is not permitted. Discussion of piracy in general is acceptable (e.g. "Game X becomes the most pirated game ever"). Hackintosh discussion is permitted. Discussion on engaging in hacking or cracking is not allowed, including: Bypassing security features, restrictions, or filters (including parental filters, school restrictions, or workplace monitoring), including on your own device. Any illegal content or discussion on engaging in illegal activities is not permitted. Canadian law applies, as well as any jurisdictions that apply to you. Privacy
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    colonel_mortis got a reaction from BiG StroOnZ in Community Standards   
    Community Standards
     
    Generally speaking, as long as you stick to the following core principles you should not find yourself subject to disciplinary action:
    Ensure a friendly atmosphere to our visitors and forum members Encourage the freedom of expression and exchange of information in a mature and responsible manner "Don't be a dick" —Wil Wheaton "Be excellent to each other" —Bill and Ted Remember your audience; both present and future  
    The following is not an exhaustive list of the rules and guidelines that must be followed when participating on Linus Tech Tips. The rules outlined below are only the minimum expectations of members and not every issue can be predicted and addressed here, so conduct could still be considered out of line even if it isn't explicitly covered here. The moderation team reserves the right to terminate any and all accounts or remove any content at any stage without prior notice. The instructions of the moderation team must be followed at all times.
     
    Industry Affiliates, in addition to following the Community Standards outlined here, should also familiarize themselves with the Industry Affiliate Code of Conduct.
     
    General Conduct
    No harassment, discrimination, or abuse of any kind. This includes insults and accusations (fanboy, troll, shill etc). No pornography, sexually explicit, or obscene content. No trolling or flame-bait. This includes topics such as AMD vs NVIDIA, "company X sucks", and religious debates. No political content, regardless of your views. If something spans politics and tech, the discussion must remain clearly within tech and must not descend into politics. This covers all parts of the site, including status updates and the off topic subforum. Only one account per person, except with explicit permission from forum staff. Spam and Non-Constructive posts
    No spamming or non-constructive posts, including: Posting the same topic multiple times LMGTFY (Let Me Google That For You) links or comments in the same spirit Post count / Solution count / reputation farming No posts generated by AI No shortened links (bit.ly etc.) without the permission of staff. No thread dumping (posting a thread in the wrong section). Check the forum for the most appropriate location for your thread before posting. Advertising and Begging
    No advertising of any non-LTT/LMG material, including: No referral, affiliate, or paid links except those created by Linus Media Group. Self-promotion of personal websites or content (YouTube/Twitch/etc) is only allowed on your own profile page or where appropriate (such as videos demonstrating issues for troubleshooting purposes, and in subforums that permit posting videos per subforum posting guidelines). No promoting items that you are selling on third-party sites (eg. eBay, Craigslist). Trades are only permitted in the Classifieds section of the forum. No begging for free or discounted things, asking for donations, fundraising projects, or any similar content. Piracy, Hacking, and other Illegal Activities
    Discussion on how to engage in piracy is not allowed. Redistribution of copyrighted material, including links to third party hosting sites, is not permitted. Discussion of piracy in general is acceptable (e.g. "Game X becomes the most pirated game ever"). Hackintosh discussion is permitted. Discussion on engaging in hacking or cracking is not allowed, including: Bypassing security features, restrictions, or filters (including parental filters, school restrictions, or workplace monitoring), including on your own device. Any illegal content or discussion on engaging in illegal activities is not permitted. Canadian law applies, as well as any jurisdictions that apply to you. Privacy
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    colonel_mortis got a reaction from Lightwreather in Not getting any notifications for 'LTT releases' though I am definitely following it   
    It is meant to work even when the topic is scheduled to be posted later, but there might be some edge cases. I'll look into it.
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    colonel_mortis got a reaction from filpo in Not getting any notifications for 'LTT releases' though I am definitely following it   
    It is meant to work even when the topic is scheduled to be posted later, but there might be some edge cases. I'll look into it.
  5. Informative
    colonel_mortis got a reaction from djksm in Not getting any notifications for 'LTT releases' though I am definitely following it   
    It is meant to work even when the topic is scheduled to be posted later, but there might be some edge cases. I'll look into it.
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    colonel_mortis got a reaction from wasab in Community Standards   
    Community Standards
     
    Generally speaking, as long as you stick to the following core principles you should not find yourself subject to disciplinary action:
    Ensure a friendly atmosphere to our visitors and forum members Encourage the freedom of expression and exchange of information in a mature and responsible manner "Don't be a dick" —Wil Wheaton "Be excellent to each other" —Bill and Ted Remember your audience; both present and future  
    The following is not an exhaustive list of the rules and guidelines that must be followed when participating on Linus Tech Tips. The rules outlined below are only the minimum expectations of members and not every issue can be predicted and addressed here, so conduct could still be considered out of line even if it isn't explicitly covered here. The moderation team reserves the right to terminate any and all accounts or remove any content at any stage without prior notice. The instructions of the moderation team must be followed at all times.
     
    Industry Affiliates, in addition to following the Community Standards outlined here, should also familiarize themselves with the Industry Affiliate Code of Conduct.
     
    General Conduct
    No harassment, discrimination, or abuse of any kind. This includes insults and accusations (fanboy, troll, shill etc). No pornography, sexually explicit, or obscene content. No trolling or flame-bait. This includes topics such as AMD vs NVIDIA, "company X sucks", and religious debates. No political content, regardless of your views. If something spans politics and tech, the discussion must remain clearly within tech and must not descend into politics. This covers all parts of the site, including status updates and the off topic subforum. Only one account per person, except with explicit permission from forum staff. Spam and Non-Constructive posts
    No spamming or non-constructive posts, including: Posting the same topic multiple times LMGTFY (Let Me Google That For You) links or comments in the same spirit Post count / Solution count / reputation farming No posts generated by AI No shortened links (bit.ly etc.) without the permission of staff. No thread dumping (posting a thread in the wrong section). Check the forum for the most appropriate location for your thread before posting. Advertising and Begging
    No advertising of any non-LTT/LMG material, including: No referral, affiliate, or paid links except those created by Linus Media Group. Self-promotion of personal websites or content (YouTube/Twitch/etc) is only allowed on your own profile page or where appropriate (such as videos demonstrating issues for troubleshooting purposes, and in subforums that permit posting videos per subforum posting guidelines). No promoting items that you are selling on third-party sites (eg. eBay, Craigslist). Trades are only permitted in the Classifieds section of the forum. No begging for free or discounted things, asking for donations, fundraising projects, or any similar content. Piracy, Hacking, and other Illegal Activities
    Discussion on how to engage in piracy is not allowed. Redistribution of copyrighted material, including links to third party hosting sites, is not permitted. Discussion of piracy in general is acceptable (e.g. "Game X becomes the most pirated game ever"). Hackintosh discussion is permitted. Discussion on engaging in hacking or cracking is not allowed, including: Bypassing security features, restrictions, or filters (including parental filters, school restrictions, or workplace monitoring), including on your own device. Any illegal content or discussion on engaging in illegal activities is not permitted. Canadian law applies, as well as any jurisdictions that apply to you. Privacy
    Do not post other people's personal information (name, email, addresses, phone number, etc) without their explicit consent. Do not post personally identifiable information pertaining to anybody under the age of 16, including yourself, regardless of whether you have permission to do so. Signatures
    Text only, no images or other external content linked. No advertising or external links other than a text link to your PC Part Picker profile a text link to your Folding@Home or BOINC stats page Moderation and Bans
    Do not openly discuss the moderation of any content or user. If you have an issue please contact a staff member. Do not backseat moderate – if there’s an issue, please use the report function. This includes responses such as "off topic", "spam", "advertising", "status update material" etc; leave it for the mod team to handle. Please be aware staff cannot see private messages unless they are reported, except in exceptional circumstances. If you have an issue with a moderator at any time, please contact an Administrator via PM: @colonel_mortis Subforum-Specific Requirements (including rules on video posting)
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  7. Agree
    colonel_mortis got a reaction from Blazepoint5 in Community Standards   
    Community Standards
     
    Generally speaking, as long as you stick to the following core principles you should not find yourself subject to disciplinary action:
    Ensure a friendly atmosphere to our visitors and forum members Encourage the freedom of expression and exchange of information in a mature and responsible manner "Don't be a dick" —Wil Wheaton "Be excellent to each other" —Bill and Ted Remember your audience; both present and future  
    The following is not an exhaustive list of the rules and guidelines that must be followed when participating on Linus Tech Tips. The rules outlined below are only the minimum expectations of members and not every issue can be predicted and addressed here, so conduct could still be considered out of line even if it isn't explicitly covered here. The moderation team reserves the right to terminate any and all accounts or remove any content at any stage without prior notice. The instructions of the moderation team must be followed at all times.
     
    Industry Affiliates, in addition to following the Community Standards outlined here, should also familiarize themselves with the Industry Affiliate Code of Conduct.
     
    General Conduct
    No harassment, discrimination, or abuse of any kind. This includes insults and accusations (fanboy, troll, shill etc). No pornography, sexually explicit, or obscene content. No trolling or flame-bait. This includes topics such as AMD vs NVIDIA, "company X sucks", and religious debates. No political content, regardless of your views. If something spans politics and tech, the discussion must remain clearly within tech and must not descend into politics. This covers all parts of the site, including status updates and the off topic subforum. Only one account per person, except with explicit permission from forum staff. Spam and Non-Constructive posts
    No spamming or non-constructive posts, including: Posting the same topic multiple times LMGTFY (Let Me Google That For You) links or comments in the same spirit Post count / Solution count / reputation farming No posts generated by AI No shortened links (bit.ly etc.) without the permission of staff. No thread dumping (posting a thread in the wrong section). Check the forum for the most appropriate location for your thread before posting. Advertising and Begging
    No advertising of any non-LTT/LMG material, including: No referral, affiliate, or paid links except those created by Linus Media Group. Self-promotion of personal websites or content (YouTube/Twitch/etc) is only allowed on your own profile page or where appropriate (such as videos demonstrating issues for troubleshooting purposes, and in subforums that permit posting videos per subforum posting guidelines). No promoting items that you are selling on third-party sites (eg. eBay, Craigslist). Trades are only permitted in the Classifieds section of the forum. No begging for free or discounted things, asking for donations, fundraising projects, or any similar content. Piracy, Hacking, and other Illegal Activities
    Discussion on how to engage in piracy is not allowed. Redistribution of copyrighted material, including links to third party hosting sites, is not permitted. Discussion of piracy in general is acceptable (e.g. "Game X becomes the most pirated game ever"). Hackintosh discussion is permitted. Discussion on engaging in hacking or cracking is not allowed, including: Bypassing security features, restrictions, or filters (including parental filters, school restrictions, or workplace monitoring), including on your own device. Any illegal content or discussion on engaging in illegal activities is not permitted. Canadian law applies, as well as any jurisdictions that apply to you. Privacy
    Do not post other people's personal information (name, email, addresses, phone number, etc) without their explicit consent. Do not post personally identifiable information pertaining to anybody under the age of 16, including yourself, regardless of whether you have permission to do so. Signatures
    Text only, no images or other external content linked. No advertising or external links other than a text link to your PC Part Picker profile a text link to your Folding@Home or BOINC stats page Moderation and Bans
    Do not openly discuss the moderation of any content or user. If you have an issue please contact a staff member. Do not backseat moderate – if there’s an issue, please use the report function. This includes responses such as "off topic", "spam", "advertising", "status update material" etc; leave it for the mod team to handle. Please be aware staff cannot see private messages unless they are reported, except in exceptional circumstances. If you have an issue with a moderator at any time, please contact an Administrator via PM: @colonel_mortis Subforum-Specific Requirements (including rules on video posting)
    Certain subforums have additional rules specific to that section:
    Tech News – see here Off Topic – see here Build Logs – see here Member reviews – see here Guides and Tutorials – see here Hot deals – see here Classifieds – see here New Builds and Planning - see here.
  8. Agree
    colonel_mortis got a reaction from Naveen Prashanth in Couldn't delete my attachments   
    Your attachment storage is not full, there is no limit. Your screenshots are unreasonably large though (the two that you uploaded to that post were 17MB each, whereas a normal screenshot would be <1MB), and there is a 20MB per post limit, so it's possible that you're just trying to upload another unreasonably large image.
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    colonel_mortis got a reaction from da na in Community Standards   
    Yes, they are taken into account, but have less weight (and it decreases the longer it's been).
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    colonel_mortis got a reaction from da na in Community Standards   
    We won't talk about specific cases, as you know.
     
    In general though, it is not against the rules to be wrong, but we don't want people to be constantly posting things that are misinformation/misleading/misguiding, and would want to address it.
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    colonel_mortis got a reaction from flibberdipper in Linustechtips.com breached?   
    Back in September 2015, the forum was breached. At the time, everyone was notified (via email, as well as discussion on either the wan show or the wan aftershow), and everyone's passwords were reset.
     
    We are looking into this further, but the initial indications are that this is just the data from that breach finally surfacing publicly.
     
    If anyone has data to suggest otherwise (eg accounts created after that date), please do let me know.
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    colonel_mortis got a reaction from pocketdrummer in Linustechtips.com breached?   
    Back in September 2015, the forum was breached. At the time, everyone was notified (via email, as well as discussion on either the wan show or the wan aftershow), and everyone's passwords were reset.
     
    We are looking into this further, but the initial indications are that this is just the data from that breach finally surfacing publicly.
     
    If anyone has data to suggest otherwise (eg accounts created after that date), please do let me know.
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    colonel_mortis got a reaction from LogicalDrm in cloudflare verification   
    Something did change yesterday. It will change back at some point, hopefully soon.
    That error will occur if cloudflare wants to challenge you during the edit submission.
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    colonel_mortis got a reaction from TheLANguy in cloudflare verification   
    Something did change yesterday. It will change back at some point, hopefully soon.
    That error will occur if cloudflare wants to challenge you during the edit submission.
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    colonel_mortis got a reaction from Holmes108 in Linustechtips.com breached?   
    Back in September 2015, the forum was breached. At the time, everyone was notified (via email, as well as discussion on either the wan show or the wan aftershow), and everyone's passwords were reset.
     
    We are looking into this further, but the initial indications are that this is just the data from that breach finally surfacing publicly.
     
    If anyone has data to suggest otherwise (eg accounts created after that date), please do let me know.
  16. Like
    colonel_mortis got a reaction from da na in Linustechtips.com breached?   
    Back in September 2015, the forum was breached. At the time, everyone was notified (via email, as well as discussion on either the wan show or the wan aftershow), and everyone's passwords were reset.
     
    We are looking into this further, but the initial indications are that this is just the data from that breach finally surfacing publicly.
     
    If anyone has data to suggest otherwise (eg accounts created after that date), please do let me know.
  17. Agree
    colonel_mortis got a reaction from Lurick in Linustechtips.com breached?   
    Back in September 2015, the forum was breached. At the time, everyone was notified (via email, as well as discussion on either the wan show or the wan aftershow), and everyone's passwords were reset.
     
    We are looking into this further, but the initial indications are that this is just the data from that breach finally surfacing publicly.
     
    If anyone has data to suggest otherwise (eg accounts created after that date), please do let me know.
  18. Like
    colonel_mortis got a reaction from LAwLz in Linustechtips.com breached?   
    Back in September 2015, the forum was breached. At the time, everyone was notified (via email, as well as discussion on either the wan show or the wan aftershow), and everyone's passwords were reset.
     
    We are looking into this further, but the initial indications are that this is just the data from that breach finally surfacing publicly.
     
    If anyone has data to suggest otherwise (eg accounts created after that date), please do let me know.
  19. Informative
    colonel_mortis got a reaction from Needfuldoer in Linustechtips.com breached?   
    Back in September 2015, the forum was breached. At the time, everyone was notified (via email, as well as discussion on either the wan show or the wan aftershow), and everyone's passwords were reset.
     
    We are looking into this further, but the initial indications are that this is just the data from that breach finally surfacing publicly.
     
    If anyone has data to suggest otherwise (eg accounts created after that date), please do let me know.
  20. Funny
    colonel_mortis got a reaction from MiszS in Community Standards   
    Community Standards
     
    Generally speaking, as long as you stick to the following core principles you should not find yourself subject to disciplinary action:
    Ensure a friendly atmosphere to our visitors and forum members Encourage the freedom of expression and exchange of information in a mature and responsible manner "Don't be a dick" —Wil Wheaton "Be excellent to each other" —Bill and Ted Remember your audience; both present and future  
    The following is not an exhaustive list of the rules and guidelines that must be followed when participating on Linus Tech Tips. The rules outlined below are only the minimum expectations of members and not every issue can be predicted and addressed here, so conduct could still be considered out of line even if it isn't explicitly covered here. The moderation team reserves the right to terminate any and all accounts or remove any content at any stage without prior notice. The instructions of the moderation team must be followed at all times.
     
    Industry Affiliates, in addition to following the Community Standards outlined here, should also familiarize themselves with the Industry Affiliate Code of Conduct.
     
    General Conduct
    No harassment, discrimination, or abuse of any kind. This includes insults and accusations (fanboy, troll, shill etc). No pornography, sexually explicit, or obscene content. No trolling or flame-bait. This includes topics such as AMD vs NVIDIA, "company X sucks", and religious debates. No political content, regardless of your views. If something spans politics and tech, the discussion must remain clearly within tech and must not descend into politics. This covers all parts of the site, including status updates and the off topic subforum. Only one account per person, except with explicit permission from forum staff. Spam and Non-Constructive posts
    No spamming or non-constructive posts, including: Posting the same topic multiple times LMGTFY (Let Me Google That For You) links or comments in the same spirit Post count / Solution count / reputation farming No posts generated by AI No shortened links (bit.ly etc.) without the permission of staff. No thread dumping (posting a thread in the wrong section). Check the forum for the most appropriate location for your thread before posting. Advertising and Begging
    No advertising of any non-LTT/LMG material, including: No referral, affiliate, or paid links except those created by Linus Media Group. Self-promotion of personal websites or content (YouTube/Twitch/etc) is only allowed on your own profile page or where appropriate (such as videos demonstrating issues for troubleshooting purposes, and in subforums that permit posting videos per subforum posting guidelines). No promoting items that you are selling on third-party sites (eg. eBay, Craigslist). Trades are only permitted in the Classifieds section of the forum. No begging for free or discounted things, asking for donations, fundraising projects, or any similar content. Piracy, Hacking, and other Illegal Activities
    Discussion on how to engage in piracy is not allowed. Redistribution of copyrighted material, including links to third party hosting sites, is not permitted. Discussion of piracy in general is acceptable (e.g. "Game X becomes the most pirated game ever"). Hackintosh discussion is permitted. Discussion on engaging in hacking or cracking is not allowed, including: Bypassing security features, restrictions, or filters (including parental filters, school restrictions, or workplace monitoring), including on your own device. Any illegal content or discussion on engaging in illegal activities is not permitted. Canadian law applies, as well as any jurisdictions that apply to you. Privacy
    Do not post other people's personal information (name, email, addresses, phone number, etc) without their explicit consent. Do not post personally identifiable information pertaining to anybody under the age of 16, including yourself, regardless of whether you have permission to do so. Signatures
    Text only, no images or other external content linked. No advertising or external links other than a text link to your PC Part Picker profile a text link to your Folding@Home or BOINC stats page Moderation and Bans
    Do not openly discuss the moderation of any content or user. If you have an issue please contact a staff member. Do not backseat moderate – if there’s an issue, please use the report function. This includes responses such as "off topic", "spam", "advertising", "status update material" etc; leave it for the mod team to handle. Please be aware staff cannot see private messages unless they are reported, except in exceptional circumstances. If you have an issue with a moderator at any time, please contact an Administrator via PM: @colonel_mortis Subforum-Specific Requirements (including rules on video posting)
    Certain subforums have additional rules specific to that section:
    Tech News – see here Off Topic – see here Build Logs – see here Member reviews – see here Guides and Tutorials – see here Hot deals – see here Classifieds – see here New Builds and Planning - see here.
  21. Like
    colonel_mortis got a reaction from DededeKirby in Two thousand year old scroll decoded using machine learning   
    Summary

     
    Several paragraphs of text have been decoded from the inside of a scroll that was buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. These scrolls were too fragile to physically unroll, so researchers took high resolution CT scans of the scrolls, and released the data to the public, promising $700,000 to the first team to decode 4 passages from the inside of the scroll, based on the scan (along with a number of other prizes along the way), before the end of 2023.
     
    Quotes
     
    My thoughts
    This is an achievement that could only have been done with machine learning, and the technical feat here can't be understated. It has taken a lot of work to get this far, it's incredible to see what the community can achieve when it's given a goal like this. The $1M+ prize pool (donated by various mostly rich people) certainly helped to incentivise people to participate, and it will be interesting to see if this model gets adopted for any other projects in the future. If they are able to achieve their goal of extending this technology to read all 800 scrolls, this will be a big breakthrough in our understanding of Ancient Rome, let alone the other potential places where this technology could be used.
     
    Sources
    Official announcement: https://scrollprize.org/grandprize
  22. Like
    colonel_mortis got a reaction from Froody129 in Two thousand year old scroll decoded using machine learning   
    Summary

     
    Several paragraphs of text have been decoded from the inside of a scroll that was buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. These scrolls were too fragile to physically unroll, so researchers took high resolution CT scans of the scrolls, and released the data to the public, promising $700,000 to the first team to decode 4 passages from the inside of the scroll, based on the scan (along with a number of other prizes along the way), before the end of 2023.
     
    Quotes
     
    My thoughts
    This is an achievement that could only have been done with machine learning, and the technical feat here can't be understated. It has taken a lot of work to get this far, it's incredible to see what the community can achieve when it's given a goal like this. The $1M+ prize pool (donated by various mostly rich people) certainly helped to incentivise people to participate, and it will be interesting to see if this model gets adopted for any other projects in the future. If they are able to achieve their goal of extending this technology to read all 800 scrolls, this will be a big breakthrough in our understanding of Ancient Rome, let alone the other potential places where this technology could be used.
     
    Sources
    Official announcement: https://scrollprize.org/grandprize
  23. Like
    colonel_mortis got a reaction from Needfuldoer in Two thousand year old scroll decoded using machine learning   
    Summary

     
    Several paragraphs of text have been decoded from the inside of a scroll that was buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. These scrolls were too fragile to physically unroll, so researchers took high resolution CT scans of the scrolls, and released the data to the public, promising $700,000 to the first team to decode 4 passages from the inside of the scroll, based on the scan (along with a number of other prizes along the way), before the end of 2023.
     
    Quotes
     
    My thoughts
    This is an achievement that could only have been done with machine learning, and the technical feat here can't be understated. It has taken a lot of work to get this far, it's incredible to see what the community can achieve when it's given a goal like this. The $1M+ prize pool (donated by various mostly rich people) certainly helped to incentivise people to participate, and it will be interesting to see if this model gets adopted for any other projects in the future. If they are able to achieve their goal of extending this technology to read all 800 scrolls, this will be a big breakthrough in our understanding of Ancient Rome, let alone the other potential places where this technology could be used.
     
    Sources
    Official announcement: https://scrollprize.org/grandprize
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    colonel_mortis got a reaction from SansVarnic in Two thousand year old scroll decoded using machine learning   
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    Several paragraphs of text have been decoded from the inside of a scroll that was buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. These scrolls were too fragile to physically unroll, so researchers took high resolution CT scans of the scrolls, and released the data to the public, promising $700,000 to the first team to decode 4 passages from the inside of the scroll, based on the scan (along with a number of other prizes along the way), before the end of 2023.
     
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    This is an achievement that could only have been done with machine learning, and the technical feat here can't be understated. It has taken a lot of work to get this far, it's incredible to see what the community can achieve when it's given a goal like this. The $1M+ prize pool (donated by various mostly rich people) certainly helped to incentivise people to participate, and it will be interesting to see if this model gets adopted for any other projects in the future. If they are able to achieve their goal of extending this technology to read all 800 scrolls, this will be a big breakthrough in our understanding of Ancient Rome, let alone the other potential places where this technology could be used.
     
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    Official announcement: https://scrollprize.org/grandprize
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    colonel_mortis got a reaction from Cyberspirit in Two thousand year old scroll decoded using machine learning   
    Summary

     
    Several paragraphs of text have been decoded from the inside of a scroll that was buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. These scrolls were too fragile to physically unroll, so researchers took high resolution CT scans of the scrolls, and released the data to the public, promising $700,000 to the first team to decode 4 passages from the inside of the scroll, based on the scan (along with a number of other prizes along the way), before the end of 2023.
     
    Quotes
     
    My thoughts
    This is an achievement that could only have been done with machine learning, and the technical feat here can't be understated. It has taken a lot of work to get this far, it's incredible to see what the community can achieve when it's given a goal like this. The $1M+ prize pool (donated by various mostly rich people) certainly helped to incentivise people to participate, and it will be interesting to see if this model gets adopted for any other projects in the future. If they are able to achieve their goal of extending this technology to read all 800 scrolls, this will be a big breakthrough in our understanding of Ancient Rome, let alone the other potential places where this technology could be used.
     
    Sources
    Official announcement: https://scrollprize.org/grandprize
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