AI Improving Algorithms by Log Log Log Factor Not Surprising, But Needs Significant Work
tak3sh8 · x · 2026-08-14
User tak3sh8 replies that an AI improving a known state-of-the-art algorithm by a log log log(n) factor would not surprise him, as it seems suited for trying and combining known strategies. JFPuget clarifies it's not IOI style but areas with significant prior work, like math.
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