Use AI To Convert Ancient Maps Into Satellite-Like Images

Updated maps could show land use changes over time, including the social and economic impacts of urbanization

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Left: A map created in 1808 by José Fernandes Portugal, which portrays the landscape around what is modern day Recife, in Brazil. Right: A image generated using AI, which was created based on the 1808 map of Recife.
A map created in 1808 by José Fernandes Portugal, which portrays the landscape around what is modern day Recife, in Brazil (left). The map was the basis for this image (right) generated using AI.
Images: Escola Politécnica da Universidade de Pernambuco/IEEE