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Maths enters its AI era

Not long ago, AI models struggled with basic arithmetic. Now, they’re solving complex mathematical conjectures. But researchers want to go further. They think AI could help them organise the mathematical literature into a common language—thereby finding connections between hitherto-disparate fields and, perhaps, even making completely new discoveries in one of the most fundamental areas of human inquiry.

Maths enters its AI era

TL;DR

  • AI models have advanced from struggling with basic arithmetic to solving complex mathematical conjectures.
  • Mathematicians aim to use AI to organize mathematical literature into a common language.
  • This could facilitate the discovery of connections between disparate fields.
  • AI may also contribute to making entirely new mathematical discoveries.