SMRTR AIJul 12, 2025Live Science

AI outsmarted 30 of the world's top mathematicians at secret meeting in California

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A group of elite mathematicians tested a new AI chatbot's problem-solving abilities at a secret meeting in Berkeley. The bot, powered by OpenAI's o4-mini model, shocked researchers by solving complex problems and demonstrating reasoning skills comparable to top graduate students. This development raises questions about the future role of mathematicians and the potential for AI to outperform humans in advanced mathematical reasoning.

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