SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 31, 2025Lobsters

AI/Math Puzzle

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A math puzzle poster offers a potential reward on a website. The puzzle involves complex mathematical concepts like argmax, softmax, logarithms, and the Busy Beaver function. Key elements include calculations with Nvidia GPU flops and a mysterious "prefix" function. Despite attempts to solve it, the puzzle remains unsolved, with several open questions about specific functions and values. The reward website appears to be inactive, leaving the puzzle's solution and prize uncertain.

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