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First Proof’s second batch of math problems test AI - mklabgr - 06-22-2026
First Proof’s second batch of math problems test AI
Summary
The article discusses the “First Proof, Second Batch” project, a Harvard-led benchmark designed to test whether modern AI systems can independently solve genuine research-level mathematics problems rather than standard textbook exercises.
Mathematicians submitted ten unpublished problems from different areas of mathematics, and AI systems were given a single opportunity to produce proofs, which were then evaluated blindly by expert mathematicians. The results show that AI has made significant progress and can sometimes generate near-publication-quality solutions, but it still struggles with reliability, creativity, and producing fully correct proofs without human oversight.
The project suggests that AI is becoming a valuable research assistant for mathematicians, but it is not yet capable of replacing human mathematical insight and expertise.
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