- A Fields Medalist, Timothy Gowers, tested ChatGPT 5.5 Pro and found it capable of delivering PhD-level math research in under two hours with zero human assistance for open problems in number theory.
- The AI model improved an exponential bound to a polynomial one within an hour, showcasing the remarkable capabilities of LLMs in advanced mathematical problem-solving.
- Tim Gowers noted that this finding raises the bar for what constitutes a significant mathematical contribution, as proving something that current LLMs can’t do is now required.
Originally published at the-decoder.com. Curated by AI Maestro.
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