AI Math Challenge: OpenAI Astra vs. Anthropic Fable

OpenAI claims its new AI model, Astra, solved 10 difficult math problems. However, Anthropic responded that its model, Claude Fable, already solved 5 of those same problems. OpenAI's blog post, "Ten breakthroughs in mathematics and theoretical computer science," highlights Astra's achievements in areas like coding theory and quantum complexity. Anthropic engineer Levent Alpoge stated on X that he solved 5 problems with Claude Fable in under 24 hours, giving only generic instructions and without internet access. These problems include arithmetic circuit complexity and the closest vector problem. This competition between OpenAI and Anthropic continues to intensify, as both companies invest heavily in AI and are expected to go public this year. OpenAI states that the tokens used for Astra's solutions would cost around $2,000, but details about Astra itself remain limited. This ongoing competition could bring significant advancements to AI capabilities.