GPT-5.6 Sol Rumored to Solve Formal Proofs

jasondeanlee · x · 2026-07-16

The post cites a capability showcase regarding GPT-5.6 Sol: someone claimed that by using a CDC prompt and multiple sub-agents, it solved Erdős Problem #796 in a few hours and fully formalized the proof in Lean.

However, a commenter threw cold water on this, noting that trying the exact same method on a non-Erdős problem would "bankrupt you," implying this approach might not be reliable for other problems. Overall, the discussion centers on the boundaries of models performing mathematical proofs and formal verification.

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