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arXiv cs.CL
arXiv cs.CL
7/10/2026
From Solvers to Research: Large Language Model-Driven Formal Mathematics at the Research Frontier

From Solvers to Research: Large Language Model-Driven Formal Mathematics at the Research Frontier

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Position paper proposes shifting AI for Mathematics from predefined problem-solvers to research agents capable of tackling frontier challenges like discovering new theorems. Surveys current systems in formal proof generation via LLMs and identifies core limitations in datasets, mathematical exploration, and tool ecosystem. Outlines strategic roadmap for advancing AI4Math toward rigorous research-grade formal reasoning.

  • Calls for shift from mathematical problem-solvers to autonomous research agents
  • Identifies limitations in current LLM-driven theorem provers for frontier mathematics
  • Proposes roadmap across datasets, exploration capabilities, and human-AI collaboration

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