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OpenAI claims AI models prove major math and computer science conjectures

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OpenAI has announced that its internal AI models have proven three significant mathematical and theoretical computer science conjectures. These include the local smoothing conjecture, a disproof of the Exponential Time Hypothesis (ETH), and a rigorous proof of quantum chromodynamics existence. While the proofs have been formalized in Lean and made public, they await verification by the broader scientific community. The proposers of the ETH have stated their involvement does not constitute certification of OpenAI's claim. AI

IMPACT This development could significantly advance theoretical computer science and mathematics if verified, potentially impacting algorithmic complexity and fundamental physics research.

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on a research claim made by a lab, involving mathematical and theoretical computer science proofs, awaiting community verification. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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OpenAI claims AI models prove major math and computer science conjectures

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/ZeroCool86 ·

    OpenAI says its models refuted the Exponential Time Hypothesis, and the people who proposed it are checking

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>On 26 October OpenAI said its internal models proved three results. The first is the local smoothing conjecture in every dimension, which would also settle Kakeya and Stein’s restriction conjecture. The second is a disproof of the Exponential Tim…

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