Penn Professor's AI Song Saves 2 + 2 for Mathematicians

AI song by Penn professor simplifies math problem for researchers.

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Oct 11, 2026

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Penn Professor's AI Song Saves 2 + 2 for Mathematicians

AI song by Penn professor simplifies math problem for researchers.

In brief

AI song by Penn professor simplifies math problem for researchers. University of Pennsylvania professor Joshua B. Plotkin created a satirical song where AI claims to solve math problems, highlighting the Goldbach conjecture for the number four. Originally reported by RuntimeWire.

Penn Professor's AI Song

An anonymous hand holds a smartphone at a quiet, rain-speckled bus shelter at night.

University of Pennsylvania professor Joshua B. Plotkin created a satirical song where an AI claims to solve math problems.

“I was rigorous, I was scalable, and crucially I was free”

AI Solves Math Problem

The AI song highlights the Goldbach conjecture for the number four, two plus two.

“Item one. The Goldbach conjecture for the number four / Two plus two. Look at you.”

Mathematicians' Reaction

The song leaves researchers with elementary problems to solve.

At a glance

University of Pennsylvania professor Joshua B. Plotkin created a satirical song where AI claims to solve math problems, highlighting the Goldbach conjecture for the number four.

Read the original on RuntimeWire

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