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College student's "time travel" AI experiment

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https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2025/08/ai-built-from-1800s-texts-surprises-creator-by-mentioning-real-1834-london-protests/
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  • #Historical-Language-Models
  • #AI
  • #Victorian-era
  • A hobbyist developer created an AI language model, TimeCapsuleLLM, trained on texts from 1800–1875 London to speak in Victorian-era English.
  • The AI model mentioned real 1834 London protests, which the developer verified through research, confirming historical accuracy.
  • TimeCapsuleLLM is part of a growing field of Historical Large Language Models (HLLMs) that simulate past linguistic patterns.
  • Other similar projects include MonadGPT (1400–1700 CE texts) and XunziALLM (classical Chinese poetry), offering insights into historical knowledge frameworks.
  • The AI's output included references to Lord Palmerston, whose actions were linked to the 1834 protests, showcasing the model's historical depth.
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