AI could soon spew out hundreds of mathematical proofs that look "right" but contain hidden flaws, or proofs so complex we can't verify them. How will we know if they're right?
Probability underpins AI, cryptography and statistics. However, as the philosopher Bertrand Russell said, “Probability is the ...
More than 900 students at UC San Diego needed catch-up math classes in the fall of 2025 compared to 32 five years earlier.
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Shares of UnitedHealth Group, Humana and other health insurers were clobbered Tuesday after a preliminary payment proposal for Medicare Advantage fell way short of analyst expectations. The Centers ...
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