This interdisciplinary study is structured into two distinct sections, exploring the intersection between Roman law, computational linguistics, and artificial intelligence. After investigating the relationship between common language and legal language, highlighting parallels and interferences, the inquiry focuses on the controversial use of stylistic analysis techniques within Roman law science. Particularly, it examines the hypothesis that functional words, or «filler words» can provide significant clues to discern an author’s distinctive style. Subsequently, the study concentrates on the use of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning for the linguistic analysis of Roman legal sources. The stylometric analysis, combined with advanced computational methodologies, aims to resolve authorship issues, while the use of deep learning models seeks to perform predictive analysis for text completion. In this direction, utilizing tools developed by the Galian Laboratory (G.AI.LAB Tools) for pre-processing of ancient languages, deep learning techniques are applied for the textual gap reconstruction of palimpsest codices, integrated by macro and micro-textual multi-level analyses for the recovery of Gaius’ Institutes in the Veronese Codex. The second section addresses artificial intelligence (AI), examining its development and its impact on contemporary society. Topics such as the integration of AI into everyday life, its role in the «re-ontologization» of environments, and its social acceptance are discussed. Moreover, the interactions between generative AI and human intelligence are analyzed, exploring the future prospects of AI and its potential applications. These themes intersect with legal principles, ethical and cultural values preserved by Roman law for millennia, on which Roman law science can dialogue with other disciplines. In conclusion, the research highlights the potential of the union between Roman law science, computational linguistics, and technological innovation, opening new avenues for a more complete understanding and interpretation of Roman legal sources.

Questo studio interdisciplinare si articola in due sezioni distinte, che esplorano l’intersezione tra diritto romano, linguistica computazionale e intelligenza artificiale. Dopo aver indagato la relazione tra lingua comune e lingua giuridica, evidenziando parallelismi e interferenze, l’indagine si focalizza sull’uso controverso delle tecniche di analisi stilistica nell’ambito della scienza romanistica. In particolare, si esamina l’ipotesi che le parole funzionali, o "filler words", possano offrire indizi significativi per scorgere lo stile distintivo di un autore. Successivamente lo studio si focalizza sull’uso del Natural Language Processing (NLP) e del Machine Learning per l’analisi linguistica delle fonti giuridiche romane. L’analisi stilometrica, combinata con metodologie computazionali avanzate, mira a risolvere questioni di autorialità, mentre l’impiego di modelli di apprendimento automatico, basati su reti neurali profonde, mira compiere analisi predittive per il completamento dei testi. In questa direzione, utilizzando strumenti sviluppati dal Laboratorio Gaiano (G.AI.LAB Tools) per il pre-processing delle lingue antiche, si applicano tecniche di deep machine learning per la ricostruzione delle lacune testuali dei codici palinsesti, integrate da analisi multilivello macro e micro-testuali volte al recupero del Codice Veronese delle Istituzioni di Gaio. La seconda sezione si rivolge all’intelligenza artificiale (AI), esaminando il suo sviluppo e il suo impatto sulla società contemporanea. Si discutono temi come l’integrazione dell’AI nella vita quotidiana, il suo ruolo nella "ri-ontologizzazione" degli ambienti e la sua accettazione sociale. Inoltre, si analizzano le interazioni tra l’AI generativa e l’intelligenza umana, esplorando le prospettive future dell’AI e le sue potenziali applicazioni. Si tratta di temi che si intersecano con principi giuridici, valori etici e culturali di cui il diritto romano è custode da millenni, sui quali la scienza romanistica può dialogare con altre discipline. In conclusione, la ricerca evidenzia il potenziale dell’unione fra scienza romanistica, linguistica computazionale e innovazione tecnologica, aprendo nuove strade per una più compiuta comprensione e interpretazione delle fonti giuridiche romane.

Computare necesse est

FILIPPO BRIGUGLIO
2023

Abstract

This interdisciplinary study is structured into two distinct sections, exploring the intersection between Roman law, computational linguistics, and artificial intelligence. After investigating the relationship between common language and legal language, highlighting parallels and interferences, the inquiry focuses on the controversial use of stylistic analysis techniques within Roman law science. Particularly, it examines the hypothesis that functional words, or «filler words» can provide significant clues to discern an author’s distinctive style. Subsequently, the study concentrates on the use of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning for the linguistic analysis of Roman legal sources. The stylometric analysis, combined with advanced computational methodologies, aims to resolve authorship issues, while the use of deep learning models seeks to perform predictive analysis for text completion. In this direction, utilizing tools developed by the Galian Laboratory (G.AI.LAB Tools) for pre-processing of ancient languages, deep learning techniques are applied for the textual gap reconstruction of palimpsest codices, integrated by macro and micro-textual multi-level analyses for the recovery of Gaius’ Institutes in the Veronese Codex. The second section addresses artificial intelligence (AI), examining its development and its impact on contemporary society. Topics such as the integration of AI into everyday life, its role in the «re-ontologization» of environments, and its social acceptance are discussed. Moreover, the interactions between generative AI and human intelligence are analyzed, exploring the future prospects of AI and its potential applications. These themes intersect with legal principles, ethical and cultural values preserved by Roman law for millennia, on which Roman law science can dialogue with other disciplines. In conclusion, the research highlights the potential of the union between Roman law science, computational linguistics, and technological innovation, opening new avenues for a more complete understanding and interpretation of Roman legal sources.
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