SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 9, 2026Scientific American

Mathematicians launch First Proof, a first-of-its-kind math exam for AI

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Frustrated by the AI industry's unverified claims about mathematical breakthroughs, eleven leading mathematicians created "First Proof," an exam featuring brand-new, unsolved math problems that cannot exist in AI training data. The week-long challenge gives AI systems until February 13 to solve research-level "lemmas" with solutions currently encrypted and hidden. This controlled experiment aims to test whether AI can truly assist mathematicians with research tasks, moving beyond questionable previous claims.

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