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Google DeepMind's AI nearly wins global maths competition

theguardian.com — July 25, 2024, 08:50 PM UTC

Summary: Google DeepMind's AI systems, AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry 2, scored just one point shy of a gold medal in the International Mathematical Olympiad, a prestigious competition for secondary-school students. The Olympiad, established in 1959, features six challenging questions across various mathematical fields. This achievement marks a significant advancement in AI's ability to tackle complex mathematical problems traditionally dominated by humans.

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