Research/paper/2026-10-08

DeepMind's AlphaProof Nexus solves dozens of open math problems, including two 56-year-old ones

Google DeepMind's AlphaProof Nexus AI has reportedly solved dozens of open mathematical problems, with its research published in the journal Science. This includes two problems that had remained unsolved for 56 years. The findings have undergone peer review, establishing the validity of the AI's solutions.

3 articles from 3 outlets covered this story. The underlying claim is sourced from a paper.

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3 outlets covered “DeepMind's AlphaProof Nexus solves dozens of open math problems, including two…”. All of them report the following:

  • Google DeepMind's AlphaProof Nexus solved open math problems
  • Research was peer-reviewed
  • Research published in Science
  • Included problems unsolved for 56 years

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Total open math problems solveddozens vs 53
Number of 56-year-old problems solvedTwo vs One

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