Could a 'Math Genius' AI Co-author Proofs Within Three Years?

DARPA launched expMath, a project aiming to accelerate mathematical advancements using AI. The project seeks to create AI capable of proposing and proving useful mathematical abstractions. expMath intends to bridge the gap between AI researchers and mathematicians to solve complex problems. A key goal is to develop AI models that can automatically decompose natural language statements into reusable lemmas. These models should also be able to translate lemmas into formal proofs and back into natural language. DARPA acknowledges the current limitations of AI in high-level mathematics, but remains optimistic about the potential. The project is structured as a three-year program, indicating the complexity of the challenge. Experts believe the project could fundamentally reshape mathematical practices. DARPA held a Proposers Day event to encourage the technical community to submit proposals. The agency believes expMath has the potential to significantly impact the field of mathematics.