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Google SWE points 48 AI agents at NASA Lidar, finds unmapped Maya pyramid in 72h(pietromiotti.com)
A team of 48 AI agents, led by a Google software engineer, analyzed NASA lidar data and discovered an unmapped Maya pyramid in Mexico, hidden under the jungle, in under 72 hours. The engineer, inspired by the story of Hiram Bingham's discovery of Machu Picchu, used AI tools such as Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok to brainstorm and identify lidar technology as the key to uncovering hidden ruins. The AI agents quickly processed the lidar data, revealing a previously unknown Maya site, and the Mexican government's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) responded officially within three days, marking a remarkable example of the potential of AI and technology in archaeological discovery.