{
  "id": 17409659,
  "title": "Chinese archaeologists set for hi-tech excavations with AI and deep-sea robots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/chinese-archaeologists-set-for-hi-tech-excavations-with-ai-and-deep",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-31T13:30:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
    "slug": "reuters-business-via-scmp",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3372841/chinese-archaeologists-set-hi-tech-excavations-ai-and-deep-sea-robots"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Chinese archaeologists are set to embark on a hi-tech excavation journey, with the latest five-year plan focusing on integrating AI technology and deep-sea robots into their research. The National Cultural Heritage Administration released the 15th five-year work plan for archaeology in October, outlining their objectives for the period until 2030. The plan aims to utilize advanced technologies such as remote sensing, ancient DNA analysis, underwater archaeology robots, and artificial intelligence models for virtual restoration of excavated artefacts. Additionally, China plans to expand its international partnerships to conduct fieldwork across Asia and launch joint research in various regions, including the Austronesian-speaking areas, Himalayan area, and along the Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road. The main goal of this initiative is to enhance the influence of Chinese culture and build China's discourse and narrative systems.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}