SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 25, 2026Scientific American

Can AI actually solve real math proofs? Researchers put it to the test

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Researchers tested AI on unsolved math problems, finding that while advanced systems solved 5-6 out of 10 challenges, AI used brute-force methods rather than elegant proofs mathematicians prefer.

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