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Science & Technology · 5 Intermediate · September 9, 2026

AI Company Says It Solved Old Math Problem

AI Company Says It Solved Old Math Problem
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Vocabulary

artificial intelligence /ˌɑrtɪˈfɪʃəl ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/ noun
computer systems that can learn and think like humans
Artificial intelligence helps computers understand and answer questions.
equation /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ noun
a math statement that shows two things are equal
The equation two plus two equals four is very simple.
complex /ˈkɑmpleks/ adjective
difficult to understand; having many parts
That computer program is too complex for me to understand.

Article

OpenAI is a technology company that works with artificial intelligence. Recently, the company said it solved parts of a very difficult math problem. This problem has confused scientists for almost 90 years. The company finished this work in just 88 hours using computers.

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