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OpenAI’s Astra Model Claims to Solve Ten Long‑Standing Math Problems
OpenAI, the company that made ChatGPT, said its new AI model called Astra can solve very hard math puzzles that people have been trying to solve for many years.
The model found answers to ten different problems in areas like geometry, coding, and quantum science.
Scientists checked the answers by turning them into a special computer program called Lean, which can prove that every step is correct.
OpenAI said it cost about $2,000 of computer money to get each answer.
The math community will look closely to see if the solutions are truly correct.
OpenAI announced its upcoming model Astra solved or made progress on ten long‑standing math problems.
The problems cover high‑dimensional geometry, coding theory, quantum complexity, and more.
Astra generated the proofs, which were then formalized and verified with the Lean proof assistant.
OpenAI estimates the cost of producing each solution at roughly $2,000 in API usage.
The claims will be scrutinized by the global scientific community for independent verification.
- Who
- OpenAI
- What
- Announced that its upcoming AI model, Astra, solved or made progress on ten long‑standing mathematical problems
- Where
- United States (OpenAI headquarters)
- When
- August 1, 2024
- Why
- To demonstrate advanced AI reasoning and contribute to high‑level scientific research
Key facts
- Model name
- Astra
- Number of problems solved
- 10
- Verification method
- Lean proof assistant
- Estimated cost per solution
- $2,000
- Announcement date
- August 1, 2024








