SCIENCEJul 24 · 00:40 UTCASIA TIMESTrefor Bazett

AI and human ingenuity may be bringing a new golden age of math

OpenAI resolved the 'unit distance conjecture' in May 2026 using generative AI, leading to a surge of AI-assisted mathematical breakthroughs. The development has sparked discussions about a potential new golden age in math research.

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