AI Matters
Why it matters
OpenAI models solve long-standing math problems
The Decoder AI keeps cracking unsolved math problems, and mathematicians have mixed feelings
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Pro successfully solved two complex, unsolved mathematics problems on its first attempt, sparking debate over the future of the field.
Why it matters
AI is now capable of solving complex, unsolved academic problems on the first try, accelerating scientific research but worrying some mathematicians.
Latest brief · Aug 2, 2026