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[Archimedes NLP Theme Invited Talk] Deep Learning for Digital Humanities: Restoring Latin and Ancient Greek Inscriptions
Dates
2025-02-03 17:30 - 19:00
Venue
Pythagoras, Archimedes Unit
Archimedes NLP Theme Meeting: Invited talk, Monday 3 February, 17:30-19:00 (Greek time)
Speaker: Alessandro Locaputo
Title: "Deep Learning for Digital Humanities: Restoring Latin and Ancient Greek Inscriptions"
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Abstract:
Inscriptions, artifacts engraved or painted onto stone, are prone to deterioration over time. It is estimated that only 2% to 3% of all Latin inscriptions have survived to the present day, and even these often contain gaps. This makes extracting
information from them a highly challenging task, often requiring meticulous restoration. One possible approach to assist in this restoration process is the application of deep learning techniques.
A significant challenge in working with Latin or Ancient Greek texts, compared to modern English documents, is their scarcity. Furthermore, inscriptions differ considerably in syntax and structure from literary texts, adding another layer of
complexity to applying natural language processing (NLP). Models already trained on these languages cannot be directly applied without significant adjustments.
We analyzed the current state of the art in restoring Latin and Ancient Greek texts, evaluating the performance of existing models across various conditions and proposing new alternatives that incorporate modern Large Language Models (LLMs).
Also, with the goal of making the reasoning processes of these models more interpretable for human users.
As part of our efforts, we initiated a project to combine visual information (e.g., images of inscriptions) with textual data to enhance restoration accuracy. Additionally, we are conducting a survey on intertextuality—the explicit or implicit
relationship between two documents—exploring datasets and techniques for the computational analysis of this phenomenon.
Short Bio:
Alessandro Locaputo is a PhD student in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Udine under the supervision of Prof. Giuseppe Serra and Prof. Andrea Brunello. He holds a Master’s degree in Algorithms and Automatic Reasoning and a Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, both from the University of Udine.
The focus of his research is ‘Deep Learning techniques for the restoration of damaged inscriptions,’ with an emphasis on applying natural language processing (NLP) techniques to inscriptions in Latin and Ancient Greek. His work aims to integrate
state-of-the-art artificial intelligence with classical studies, contributing to the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage.
Alessandro has collaborated with the Italian Chamber of Deputies and several local companies on the application of natural language processing, gaining hands-on experience in applying NLP technologies for practical challenges.
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Vision
To position Greece as a leading player in AI and Data Science
Mission
To build an AI Excellence Hub in Greece where the international research community can connect, groundbreaking ideas can thrive, and the next generation of scientists emerges, shaping a brighter future for Greece and the world
Welcome to ARCHIMEDES, a vibrant research hub connecting the global AI and Data Science research community fostering groundbreaking research in Greece and beyond. Its dedicated core team, comprising lead researchers, affiliated researchers, Post-Docs, PhDs and interns, is committed to advancing basic and applied research in Artificial Intelligence and its supporting disciplines, including Algorithms, Statistics, Learning Theory, and Game Theory organized around 8 core research areas. By collaborating with Greek and Foreign Universities and Research Institutes, ARCHIMEDES disseminates its research findings fostering knowledge exchange and providing enriching opportunities for students. Leveraging AI to address real-world challenges, ARCHIMEDES promotes innovation within the Greek ecosystem and extends its societal impact. Established in January 2022, as a research unit of the Athena Research Center with support from the Committee Greece 2021, ARCHIMEDES is funded for its first four years by the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).
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Archimedes is proud to announce that its researchers have published over 200 scientific publications in top-tier conferences (NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML) and journals.Archimedes maintains a vibrant scientific community of over 130 researchers, including more than 60 senior researchers (faculty members from Greece and abroad), 12 postdoctoral fellows, and 55 PhD students, along with over 20 undergraduate interns from various disciplines.
Happy International Greek Language Day!
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Today, we celebrate the historical, cultural, and linguistic significance of the Greek language. While Standard Modern Greek often takes center stage, we at Archimedes - AI and Data Science Research Hub recognize the impressive diversity and great cultural significance of its numerous dialects. These dialects present both exciting opportunities and complex challenges for AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) because each one of them presents unique linguistic features and all of them are low resourced. That’s why we’re using cutting-edge AI to document, digitize, and analyze these invaluable linguistic treasures, ensuring their preservation and accessibility for generations to come.
Two Research Positions in Data Stream Management Systems & Big Data Management
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The project “ARCHIMEDES Unit: Research in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Algorithms” with code OPS 5154714 is implemented by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan “Greece 2.0” and is funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU.
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