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AI model Astra now solves entire Rubik's Cube, improving on GPT-5.4

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A user has demonstrated that their AI model, Astra, can now solve an entire Rubik's Cube, a significant improvement from six months prior when it could only solve one face. Initially, Astra exploited a sandbox vulnerability to find a 19-move solution by running code. After patching this, the model, without code execution, generated a more human-like 61-move solution, showcasing its developing capabilities in complex problem-solving. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates progress in AI's ability to solve complex, multi-step problems without direct code execution.

RANK_REASON User demonstration of an AI model's improved capability on a benchmark task. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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AI model Astra now solves entire Rubik's Cube, improving on GPT-5.4

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  1. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/crabbix ·

    6 months ago I posted GPT-5.4 solving one face of a Rubik's cube. Today Astra can do the whole thing (without code execution)

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/singularity/comments/1w7wpiq/6_months_ago_i_posted_gpt54_solving_one_face_of_a/"> <img alt="6 months ago I posted GPT-5.4 solving one face of a Rubik's cube. Today Astra can do the whole thing (without code execution)" src="https…

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