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GPT-5.6 Solves 30-Year-Old Convex Optimization Problem via Prompt
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 model used a single prompt to close a 30-year gap in convex optimization, a field of mathematical optimization. The model generated a proof that had eluded researchers for decades, marking a significant milestone in AI-assisted mathematics. This achievement follows OpenAI's earlier CDC proof announcement, showcasing AI's growing role in theoretical research.
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While impressive, the result highlights AI's potential to accelerate mathematical discovery, but the lack of peer review and reproducibility details warrants cautious optimism.
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