AnalysisScienceAugust 18, 2026

GPT Astra solves 10 open math problems for $2,000

GPT Astra solved 10 long-standing open mathematics and theoretical computer science problems for $2,000, per a post from Kimmonismus. Fireship reports AI has killed more open math problems in recent weeks than humanity managed in the previous decade.

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