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Maxwell Conjecture Disproven: GPT Produces Counterexample That Shakes the Math World
GPT 5.6 allegedly constructed a counterexample disproving the long-standing Maxwell Conjecture. We analyze the conjecture, what the AI counterexample means, and the math community's cautious response.
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AI Proves the Collatz Conjecture? Actually, a Lean Kernel Bug Was Exploited
An AI-generated Collatz Conjecture proof passed Lean's verifier by exploiting a kernel bug, not real math. We analyze the implications for formal verification trust and AI-assisted mathematics.
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AI Cracks a 35-Year-Old Math Problem: Discovering an Unexpected New Term
The Theo Conjecture, unsolved for 35 years, has been cracked with an unexpected new term discovered. Exploring AI's evolving role in pure math research.
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Terence Tao on AI and Mathematics: For…
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Terence Tao on AI and Mathematics: Formal Proofs, Human-AI Collaboration, and the Road Ahead
Fields Medalist Terence Tao analyzes AI's impact on math research, discussing LLM-assisted proofs, Lean formal verification, large-scale collaboration, and the future of math education in the AI era.
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Can AI Prove Mathematical Conjectures?…
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Can AI Prove Mathematical Conjectures? The Truth Behind the GPT-5.6 Incident and the Limits of Large Language Models
A PDF claiming GPT-5.6 Sol Ultra proved the Cycle Double Cover Conjecture sparked debate on Hacker News. We unpack the truth and the limits of LLMs in math proofs.
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Leanstral 1.5: AI-Assisted Formal Proo…
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Leanstral 1.5: AI-Assisted Formal Proofs, Making Lean Theorem Verification Accessible to All
Leanstral 1.5 combines LLMs with Lean theorem proving to lower the barrier to formal proofs. Explore its core value, technical approach, and how AI can make formal mathematics accessible to all.
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Tech Frontiers·2 min
General-Purpose AI Model Cracks Major Open Problem in Mathematics: A Milestone Moment Has Arrived
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announces a general-purpose AI model has solved a major open math problem. We analyze this milestone, the leap from specialized to general AI, and its implications for science.
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Tutorials·2 min
Terence Tao Uses Claude Code for Math Proof Review: Red Team Tasks More Valuable Than Blue Team
Terence Tao demos how Claude Code assists Lean math formalization through red team tasks: code review, style checking, and refactoring rather than proof generation.
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Research·2 min
A Major Breakthrough in AI Mathematical Reasoning: The Evolutionary Path from AlphaProof to Automated Theorem Proving
In-depth analysis of AI's latest milestones in mathematics, covering AlphaProof, automated theorem proving, and Chain-of-Thought reasoning, exploring impacts on AGI development.
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