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May 10, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Field Medalist Uses AI to Crack PhD‑Level Math Problems – Implications for Future Researchers

Timothy Gowers shows that GPT‑5.5 Pro can solve open additive‑number‑theory problems in minutes, prompting a deep analysis of how AI will reshape mathematical research, PhD training, publishing norms, and the need for new collaborative workflows such as DeepMind's AI Co‑Mathematician.