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Last week, something happened that would have sounded like pure science fiction just ten years ago. An AI from OpenAI scored gold at the International Mathematical Olympiad.

Picture this: the world's brightest young mathematicians gather each year to tackle six mind-bending problems. They get two days, 4.5 hours each day, with nothing but pen and paper. No calculators, no internet, just pure thinking. To win gold this year, you needed to solve at least five problems perfectly. And that's exactly what this AI did (following the same rules as human contestants).

Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, emphasized something crucial: "this is an LLM doing math and not a specific formal math system." In other words, they didn't build a specialized math robot. This is the same type of AI technology as ChatGPT, just pushed to an incredible new level of reasoning.

Now, before we get too carried away, Terence Tao (one of the world's most brilliant mathematicians) has expressed some reservations about this result. His main concern? While human contestants get just 9 hours total, we don't know if the AI might have used the equivalent of months of computer thinking time to solve these problems.

Still, even with these caveats, this is a massive leap. When OpenAI started, Altman says achieving IMO-level performance was a dream that "didn't feel very realistic." The actual model won't be released for months and isn’t GPT5 (it's still experimental technology). But it shows us something profound about where AI is heading: toward systems that can sustain complex, creative reasoning for hours at a time.

Here’s the rest of the news about AI today:

• Luxembourg and Japan are exploring enhanced cooperation in AI, cybersecurity, and quantum technologies

• An AI model developed by OpenAI secured second place in the AtCoder Heuristics World Finals

• Netflix's Argentine series 'The Eternaut' incorporates generative AI to craft a complex building collapse scene

Top AI news

1. OpenAI's AI Model Wins Math Olympiad Gold
OpenAI's latest AI model has reached a gold medal-level performance at the International Math Olympiad, solving 5 out of 6 problems without using any external tools. This achievement underscores the potential of AI in solving complex, hard-to-verify tasks through innovative approaches like general-purpose reinforcement learning and test-time compute scaling. Read online 🕶️

2. Luxembourg and Japan Explore Tech Collaboration
Luxembourg and Japan are exploring enhanced cooperation in AI, cybersecurity, and quantum technologies. The mission aims to promote innovation and digital sovereignty through academic and scientific exchanges. Key discussions included data governance and the responsible use of emerging technologies, highlighting the potential for a secure, interoperable ecosystem benefiting both nations. Read online 🕶️

3. OpenAI's AI Model Shines in Global Competition
An AI model developed by OpenAI secured second place in the AtCoder Heuristics World Finals, an international competition known for its challenging optimization problems. This achievement highlights the model's ability to tackle complex issues, showcasing the potential of AI in solving real-world challenges and advancing technological innovation. Read online 🕶️

4. Netflix's Generative AI in 'The Eternaut'
Netflix's Argentine series 'The Eternaut' incorporates generative AI to craft a complex building collapse scene. This innovation allowed the scene to be completed ten times faster and at a lower cost than traditional visual effects methods. The success of this approach signals a transformative moment in entertainment, showcasing AI's ability to enhance creative processes and production efficiency. Read online 🕶️

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