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Anthropic AI cracks 26-year-old NSA crypto mystery in under 30 minutes

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An internal Anthropic research model has reportedly solved a 26-year-old elliptic curve cryptography problem, previously used by the NSA, in under 30 minutes. The model's chain of thought process was shared, demonstrating its analytical capabilities. This achievement highlights the potential of advanced AI in complex cryptographic challenges. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates AI's potential in solving complex cryptographic challenges and advancing security research.

RANK_REASON The item describes a research model's capability in solving a complex cryptographic problem, which falls under research milestones. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Anthropic AI cracks 26-year-old NSA crypto mystery in under 30 minutes

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

    An internal Anthropic research model's chain of thought after cracking the 26-year-old NSA elliptic curve seed mystery in under 30 minutes

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/singularity/comments/1x7vivf/an_internal_anthropic_research_models_chain_of/"> <img alt="An internal Anthropic research model's chain of thought after cracking the 26-year-old NSA elliptic curve seed mystery in under 30 minutes" …

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