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An overview of the “Exponontiating Mathematics” program by Darpa, which aims to accelerate progress in pure mathematics by developing an AI “co-author” to conduct research– Percées in pure mathematics can take decades. A new initiative of the Ministry of Defense aims to accelerate things by using artificial intelligence.
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