Rajesh Rao
Professor of Computer Science | Deciphering the Lost Indus Valley Script
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Rajesh Rao is a leading computer scientist who explores the frontiers of artificial intelligence and ancient civilizations. As a Professor at the University of Washington, he develops computational models to understand the human brain and decipher the 4,000-year-old lost script of the Indus Valley.
Rao's TED talks have reached millions, showcasing how emerging technologies can shed new light on some of humanity's oldest mysteries. His presentations offer audiences a glimpse into the future of AI and the untold stories hidden in our past.
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A Rosetta Stone for a lost language
Rajesh Rao is fascinated by "the mother of all crossword puzzles": how to decipher the 4000-year-old Indus script. He's enlisting modern computation to try to read this lost language, the key to understanding this ancient civilization.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED 2011 | 2011 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
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