Frontier model produces Lean proof for Conway's refinement conjecture
September 18, 2026
A frontier model was used to generate a Lean formal proof for John Conway's 50-year-old refinement conjecture. While not yet independently verified by mathematicians, the proof has passed mechanical checks from the Palomar registry.
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researcherThis demonstrates the potential for frontier models to assist in formalizing and solving long-standing mathematical conjectures.