ChatGPT has been used by an amateur to solve a 60-year-old mathematical problem, demonstrating its potential in scientific research.
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ChatGPT has been used by an amateur to solve a 60-year-old mathematical problem, demonstrating its potential in scientific research.
Parent: AIEntity: ChatGPTImpact: positiveDate: Apr 26, 2026Target: ChatGPT's effectiveness in solving complex mathematical problems
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Amateur armed with ChatGPT solves an Erdős problem
L: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/amateur-armed-with-chatgpt-vibe-maths-a-60-year-old-problem/
C: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47903126
posted on 2026.04.25 at 13:40:38 (c=1, p=10)
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Amateur armed with ChatGPT solves an Erdős problem
Link: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/amateur-armed-with-chatgpt-vibe-maths-a-60-year-old-problem/
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47903126
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Amateur armed with ChatGPT solves an Erdős problem
Link: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/amateur-armed-with-chatgpt-vibe-maths-a-60-year-old-problem/
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47903126
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Amateur armed with ChatGPT solves an Erdős problem
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/amateur-armed-with-chatgpt-vibe-maths-a-60-year-old-problem/
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47903126
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Amateur armed with ChatGPT solves an Erdős problem
Link: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/amateur-armed-with-chatgpt-vibe-maths-a-60-year-old-problem/
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47903126
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Amateur armed with ChatGPT solves an Erdős problem
Link: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/amateur-armed-with-chatgpt-vibe-maths-a-60-year-old-problem/
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47903126
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