February 7, 2025:
DeepMinds AI Outperforms Math Olympiad Gold Medalists - DeepMind's AI, AlphaGeometry2, surpasses average International Mathematical Olympiad gold medalists by solving 84% of geometry problems from the past 25 years. The system combines a neural network and a symbolic engine to prove theorems, showcasing the potential of hybrid AI approaches.
Despite its success, AlphaGeometry2 struggles with certain problem types and harder math challenges. This highlights ongoing debates between symbolic AI and neural networks in achieving advanced reasoning capabilities.
