GPT-5.6 Sol Ultra produces proof of the Cycle Double Cover Conjecture [pdf](cdn.openai.com)
466 points by scrlk 17 hours ago | 376 comments
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HN Discussion:
  • ~Prompt engineering reveals model limitations, needing excessive cajoling and strategy hints
  • This is a major milestone showing AI now rivals top mathematicians
  • ~Impressive but AI still lacks autonomous theory-building capabilities
  • Additional verification (by other models or mathematicians) supports the proof's validity
  • Curiosity about methodology, reproducibility across models, and coordination of AI math efforts