SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 8, 2026The Economist

AI models could offer mathematicians a common language

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AI models are being explored as a potential solution to simplify mathematical proof verification, addressing challenges like those faced when Thomas Hales solved the centuries-old sphere-packing problem in 1998, proving hexagonal stacking creates the densest configuration for spheres like oranges in a crate.

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