Image: Singapore Heritage/Roots THE LANGUAGE ON THIS 1,000 YEAR OLD STONE IS A “GLYPH BREAKER’S NIGHTMARE.” SCIENTISTS WANT TO USE AI TO CRACK IT. MJ BANIAS·JUNE 14, 2024 For centuries, the Singapore Stone has stood as one of Southeast Asia’s most enigmatic artifacts. Discovered in 1819 at the mouth of the Singapore River, this sandstone slab, inscribed with an unknown script, has baffled historians and linguists alike. Dubbed a “glyph breaker’s nightmare,” researchers are turning to artificial intelligence to unlock the secrets of this ancient relic. The Singapore Stone, originally a large boulder, was partially destroyed by the British in...
