The initial AI verdict was softened after source quality and evidence strength were reviewed.

Verdict TRUE

TRUE — Did a glamorous 1940s Hollywood actress invent the frequency-hopping technology that eventually became the foundation for modern Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?

Verified on May 17, 2026

Hedy Lamarr and George Antheil patented a frequency-hopping system in 1942 to prevent torpedo jamming.

Confidence62%

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Analysis summary

Hedy Lamarr and George Antheil patented a frequency-hopping system in 1942 to prevent torpedo jamming. This spread-spectrum concept became a critical precursor to modern wireless standards like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Evidence profile

Key findings

Hedy Lamarr and George Antheil patented a frequency-hopping system in 1942 to prevent torpedo jamming.

Sources

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Hedy Lamarr - Wikipedia Wikipedia

Low credibility 42/100

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Hedy Lamarr's WWII Invention Helped Shape Modern Tech Nationalww2museum

Low credibility 36/100

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