OpenAI says GPT-6 Astra, a new model released this week, generated new results on longstanding open math problems. Why it matters: AI's growing ability to tackle complex math could accelerate discoveries in medicine,

You can probably think of a time when you've used math to solve an everyday problem, such as calculating a tip at a restaurant or determining the square footage of a room. But what role does math play in solving complex problems such as curing a disease?