In a groundbreaking development, Google DeepMind has unveiled two new AI models that have made significant strides in mathematical problem-solving. According to a press release from the company, these models, AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry 2, demonstrated impressive proficiency by solving four out of six problems in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), achieving a performance equivalent to that of a silver medalist.
AlphaProof, a reinforcement-learning-based system designed for formal mathematical reasoning, and AlphaGeometry 2, an advanced iteration of DeepMind’s geometry-solving technology, were put to the test in this year’s IMO. The competition is widely regarded as a benchmark for evaluating the mathematical capabilities of AI systems.
The IMO problems were first translated into a formal mathematical language to be understood by the AI systems. AlphaProof tackled two algebraic problems and one number theory problem, while AlphaGeometry 2 addressed a geometry problem. Despite their success, the models did not solve the two combinatorics problems presented in the competition.
Achieving a perfect score on the problems they did solve, the AI models secured a total of 28 points. This score places them at the high end of the silver-medal range, just one point shy of the gold-medal threshold of 29 points, which was reached by 58 out of 609 contestants.
Google DeepMind expressed excitement about the future prospects of AI in mathematics, envisioning a collaborative environment where mathematicians and AI tools work together to explore new hypotheses and solve complex problems more efficiently.
The performance of these models underscores a broader industry trend where solving mathematical problems has become a critical measure of AI capabilities. As Bloomberg highlighted, this area is crucial for comparing different AI models, as large language models often excel in linguistic tasks but lag in mathematical reasoning.
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