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Two teams solved the same quantum crypto problem using GPT-5.6 just three hours apart

Two independent research teams utilized GPT-5.6 Sol Ultra to solve an open quantum cryptography problem, with both groups submitting their findings only three hours apart. This development highlights a shift in scientific research workflows, where investigators are increasingly turning to large language models as a primary tool for addressing complex, unresolved mathematical challenges.

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