Artificial intelligence rethinks the past: How computers are reconstructing Etruscan and Roman landscapes

In recent times, artificial intelligence (AI) has seen significant advances, fundamentally altering numerous facets of human existence. In the entertainment, healthcare, finance, and communication industries, AI is transforming how we interact with one another and with technology. In the realm of archaeology, AI is being utilised to reconstruct and simulate ancient environments and landscapes, sites, artefacts, and monuments, thereby challenging conventional notions of historical knowledge and providing fresh perspectives on the past. AI Rethinks the Past, a new exhibition pioneered at Duke University, highlights the capabilities of generative AI technology in the specific context of cent