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GPT-5.4 Pro assists 23-year-old in solving 60-year-old Erdős problem

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A 23-year-old individual leveraged GPT-5.4 Pro to solve a 60-year-old mathematical problem known as an Erdős problem. The solution, a proof based on discrete Markov chains, has been verified using the Lean proof assistant. This achievement is being recognized by experts as a significant advancement in number theory, facilitated by artificial intelligence. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates AI's potential to aid in complex mathematical research and discovery.

RANK_REASON AI-assisted solution to a long-standing mathematical problem, verified by a proof assistant.

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GPT-5.4 Pro assists 23-year-old in solving 60-year-old Erdős problem

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    heise reports: A 23-year-old used GPT-5.4 Pro to crack a 60-year-old Erdős problem — a discrete, Markov-chain-based proof now verified in Lean. Experts call it

    heise reports: A 23-year-old used GPT-5.4 Pro to crack a 60-year-old Erdős problem — a discrete, Markov-chain-based proof now verified in Lean. Experts call it a notable AI-assisted breakthrough in number theory. 🔬🤖📐 Read more: https://www. heise.de/en/news/Creative-solu tion-AI-…

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