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AI is solving math problems that stumped humans. What comes next?
Source: Phys.org · Published
A few short years ago, asking AI to add two four-digit numbers together for a third-grade math assignment would have been a bad idea. Over half the time, the answer would be wrong, studies have shown. Long division or a "leaky tank" problem, an algebra class staple? Forget about it.
Key points
- A few short years ago, asking AI to add two four-digit numbers together for a third-grade math assignment would have been a bad idea.
- Over half the time, the answer would be wrong, studies have shown.
- Long division or a "leaky tank" problem, an algebra class staple?
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