Claude model helps discover complex structure on S^6, solving 60-year-old math problem
Singularitarian · x · 2026-08-24
Claude (unnamed model) appears to have discovered a complex structure on S^6, a famous open problem in geometry known for attracting many incorrect proofs. The author notes that a preliminary check found no errors, and the result was potentially generated in just 3 days, highlighting AI's potential in high-level mathematics research.
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