SMRTR AIJan 14, 2026TechCrunch

AI models are starting to crack high-level math problems

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OpenAI's latest model GPT 5.2 has begun solving complex mathematical problems that have stumped researchers for years, including challenges from legendary mathematician Paul Erdős's collection of over 1,000 unsolved conjectures. Since Christmas, 15 Erdős problems have been moved from "open" to "solved" status, with 11 solutions crediting AI models in the process.

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