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Humans have been writing by hand for thousands of years. 

人类用手书写已有数千年历史。 

Since ancient times, people have used every tool imaginable to share information, do business, and keep records. 

自古以来，人们就使用一切可以想象到的工具来共享信息、开展业务和保存记录。 

But as computers took over the job and the type-written word became more common, something was lost in the process; namely, the charm and personal nature of a hand-written note or letter. 

但随着计算机接管了这项工作，打字文字变得越来越普遍，一些东西在这个过程中丢失了。 即手写便条或信件的魅力和个性。

Now, letter writing is making a comeback in the form of artificial intelligence-operated robots. These AI robots can write notes for humans in their own handwriting. 

现在，写信正以人工智能操作的机器人的形式卷土重来。 这些人工智能机器人可以用自己的笔迹为人类写笔记。 

David Wachs is the head and founder of Handwrytten. He said businesses use his company’s robots for handwritten letters and “thank-you” notes to create a strong and personal connection with those who receive them. 

David Wachs 是 Handwrytten 的负责人和创始人。 他说，企业使用他公司的机器人来手写信件和“感谢”便条，以与收信人建立牢固的个人联系。 

Many non-profit organizations also use handwritten letters to keep donations coming. It helps turn one-time givers, or donors, into yearly givers, Wachs explained. 

许多非营利组织还使用手写信件来持续捐款。 沃克斯解释说，它有助于将一次性捐赠者或捐赠者转变为每年一次的捐赠者。 

Wachs added, “I think what's old is new again.” 

沃克斯补充道：“我认为旧的又是新的。”

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