An AI researcher has apparently reinvented the acoustically-coupled modem, a technology from the early days of computing. The new protocol, demonstrated in a YouTube video, suffers from an extremely low signal rate, significantly slower than even 2400-baud modems from decades past. This low speed is attributed to the noisy nature of acoustic coupling, which inherently limits data transmission efficiency. AI
IMPACT Minimal impact; a historical technology demonstration with no clear application or advancement in AI.
RANK_REASON The item discusses a niche technological reinvention that lacks significant industry impact or novelty beyond a historical comparison.
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