GPT 5.6 is claimed to have solved an open problem in quantum information theory
HZoete · x · 2026-07-26
GPT 5.6 is claimed to have solved an open problem in quantum information theory, specifically the distillability of Werner states.
The quoted researcher says the result was checked and found correct, and notes that two other groups independently cracked the same problem around the same time. He also argues that refining and combining existing AI/ML ideas is still easier than producing this kind of result, and suggests RSI may not be far off.
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