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Moving the Mathematical Boundary

Artificial intelligence tried—and failed—to solve the Riemann Hypothesis. Yet its attempt contributed to progress on a related mathematical question, which a human mathematician then clarified and extended. Sometimes recognizing a limit helps another perspective move the boundary.

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Artificial intelligence tried—and failed—to solve the Riemann Hypothesis. Yet its attempt contributed to progress on a related mathematical question, which a human mathematician then clarified and extended. Sometimes recognizing a limit helps another perspective move the boundary.

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