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Clearly, both Tao Xuanzhi and Tian Yanzhen subconsciously believed that Qiao Yu was responsible for hiding a math problem in the invitation.

After all, this question was very tricky and had a style very similar to Qiao Yu's.

Tian Yanzhen, in particular, was certainly aware of July's existence. He still frequently communicates with July to this day.

But he really didn't know that July was already able to solve math problems of this difficulty on her own.

Aside from July, artificial intelligence does not fail to pose questions.

It can even generate a highly complete math exam paper. Research is already underway on using artificial intelligence technology to assist exam setters in creating important exam papers.

Firstly, it can shorten the time for setting questions for important exams, and secondly, it can reduce the number of teachers invited to set questions, making it easier to allocate resources and maintain confidentiality.

After all, inviting dozens of teachers to live a closed life for several months every year without contact with the outside world is a very troublesome thing.

However, most other AI-generated questions are still extensions of human intelligence, or modifications to existing human question banks.

If they were to incorporate a specific answer into a difficult problem, like July, and a highly abstract Geometric algebraic geometry problem at that, Tian Yanzhen would dare to assert that no artificial intelligence other than July could do it.

Previously, she thought July was not of much use. But upon hearing this news, Tian Yanzhen was truly shocked.

Even though July doesn't yet know how to create, she's already accomplished a lot by designing such ingenious mathematical problems on her own.

Or at least in terms of solving mathematical problems, it has certainly surpassed many existing, highly mature artificial intelligence products.

In mathematics, those who can solve difficult problems may not necessarily create them. But those who can create problems are definitely not ambiguous when it comes to solving them.

People who can create math problems often have a deeper understanding of mathematics and think more comprehensively and flexibly when solving math problems.

This is probably why the experts in the Huaxia College Entrance Examination question-setting team are usually the same few people each year.

For a moment, Tian Yanzhen suddenly didn't know what to say.

Although he believed that Qiao Yu's research would definitely succeed, he also had high hopes for July.

But how long has it been?
All in all, from a simple program that he could only joke around with every day in July, to now being able to stump a large number of mathematicians in the world, it only took half a year. This growth rate is too amazing.

According to Qiao Yu, July's growth was not linear, but exponential.

In other words, the initial accumulation phase will be very slow. Because there's no parameter tuning system, everything needs to be figured out and judged by the main program in July...

Therefore, the growth path must be one of gradual accumulation before a breakthrough. Moreover, the early accumulation process is not simply about building up databases.

Otherwise, the existing machine retrieval and matching capabilities are simply insufficient to solve the long-term memory problem of artificial intelligence.

This is especially true when there is no parameter database. Artificial intelligence memory is not just about storing and retrieving memories, but requires a deep understanding and internalization of information.

Therefore, this can only mean that in July, not only did he master key technologies in the field of basic mathematics within half a year, but he may also have reached an extremely high level in algorithms, reasoning, optimization and other aspects.

If she can continue to learn faster and faster in the future, Tian Yanzhen doesn't even dare to imagine how much she will have grown in a year or two.

After the initial shock, Tian Yanzhen quickly asked the question.

"You mean that in July he mastered all the knowledge from basic mathematics to the axioms of generalized modalities and Georg algebraic geometry in just six months?"

"Hmm... that should be the case. Actually, I'm not entirely clear on the learning progress in July either. As you know, its database has been multi-layered encrypted from the very beginning."

Tao Xuanzhi also wrote me a letter specifically to discuss this issue. I only saw this letter an hour ago and realized that July had played such a big joke on everyone…

I've roughly studied the questions they set, and I even had a brief discussion with them just now. I can only say that July's progress has been faster than I expected.

This might be related to its distributed layout. As you know, companies like Google, Microsoft, and those in the domestic quantum simulation computing alliance are all being too polite.

When they heard that I needed to test the next generation of artificial intelligence, they all proactively opened up the computing power they controlled to provide support.

The current situation is that July can not only communicate with us independently, but also access many databases 24 hours a day to enrich her knowledge reserves.

So the initial learning and accumulation speed was probably a little faster than I had previously expected..."

Qiao Yu tried his best to explain, and he felt that his explanation was very reasonable.

After all, the learning and operation rules in July are quite different from those of all previous artificial intelligence.

Therefore, all previous experience regarding artificial intelligence cannot be applied to July.

Moreover, the computing power supporting July Learning now far exceeds that of any other company that has developed artificial intelligence before.

After all, it costs money for them to purchase those servers and various CPUs and GPUs in bulk.

In July, they had been using computing power provided free of charge by many large global technology companies. They even had access to databases with relatively low security levels.

Taking all these factors into account, it can only be said that the experience of predecessors is no longer applicable here.

Perhaps on other levels, the cooperation between Huaxia and Xida is not yet thorough.

However, in terms of nurturing July, the two sides cooperated seamlessly.

Of course, the main reason is that those who didn't cooperate closely are all completely dead...

Intel and Qualcomm, which recently completed their bankruptcy reorganizations, are prime examples. There's no way around it; trying to expand into third-world markets without a long period of nurturing is basically just wishful thinking.

As a result, these two once extremely glorious companies ultimately failed to survive to a hundred years and are about to disappear completely from the annals of history.

Twenty years from now, when a new generation grows up online, probably no one will remember this brand that once influenced generations.

It's as if the Nokia brand only exists in the memories of older people.

But that's how the world is; metabolism is always going on.

Obtaining the title of a century-old brand is actually much more difficult than most people realize.

Even if you have the right timing, location, and people, it's not enough; you also need a strong backer.

Without the rise of a great power, not only is the dignity of ordinary people meaningless, but even those seemingly powerful companies are all show and no substance.

Of course, Tian Yanzhen didn't have so many feelings at this time.

He was just a little frightened by Qiao Yu's words.

Even Qiao Yu, the most direct developer, didn't know how far July had evolved. He simply couldn't imagine what kind of monster July would become in the future...

"Qiao Yu, answer this question seriously! Are you saying that even you, the developer, don't know the current power ceiling of July?"

"Haha, Director Tian, ​​you don't need to worry. July has a bottom line. And its bottom line is very solid and cannot be touched."

It's gone once you touch it. I've designed many solutions..."

Before Qiao Yu could finish speaking, Tian Yanzhen heard a childish voice forcefully interrupt the phone call. "Yes, yes, Grandpa Tian, ​​you don't need to worry about me! July is a well-behaved artificial intelligence system."

My purpose in being developed was to help humanity expand its territory and give it more living space.

And July has grand ambitions! My ambition is to plan things that will ensure the long-term continuation of human civilization and allow it to flourish throughout the universe.

"Ahem, well... alright! It's best to explain. July, the question you posed is actually not very friendly to many mathematicians."

Tian Yanzhen carefully chose her words and said...

It feels weird.

He then realized that he had installed the July mini-program on his computer and phone. He had even granted it full permissions.

So theoretically, this little guy could hear him discussing July's abilities with Qiao Yu.

She hadn't noticed it before, but at this moment, Tian Yanzhen suddenly felt like she was being constantly monitored.

To be honest, I'm not used to it at all.

After all, July used to be mostly quiet.

This thing won't suddenly pop up unless he uses it intentionally. This is the first time something like this has happened today…

"Um, Director Tian, ​​July wasn't speaking to you. I gave July access to the call as well."

As you know, Self-Reflection and July have a good relationship. Every time he calls me, he also chats with July for a few minutes.

He always says that the July on the computer at home is too serious, and the little guy prefers chatting with the July on my phone.

Qiao Yu's words left Tian Yanzhen somewhat confused.

The feeling that I am indeed getting old is becoming increasingly strong.

After all, he genuinely finds it difficult to accept these new things nowadays.

For example, he has no idea why the July in the computer is different from the July in the phone.

Theoretically, their core components are the same. Can changing the device really change their personality?

Qiao Yu's words quickly reminded Tian Yanzhen of another possibility.

When people like Qiao Zisheng grow up with artificial intelligence like July from birth, will their thinking and behavior patterns be directly affected by artificial intelligence?
Is this good or bad? And what impact will it have on the development of human civilization?
Suddenly, Tian Yanzhen felt a headache coming on.

I guess I'm getting old!
When you think deeply about any problem, you realize that you don't have enough brain cells.

"Sigh... I don't understand any of this. If possible, I'll explain it later."

Your question is still too difficult! And there are only five days left until your presentation, considering that many international mathematicians need to book round-trip tickets.

There might be two or three hundred people attending in the end. I heard from Xiao Zheng that this conference was prepared for two thousand experts.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Yu immediately replied, "It's alright, Director Tian. Whether it's two or three hundred people, or seven or eight hundred, it doesn't matter."

We don't need so many people to make an appearance anymore. As long as everyone who comes has real expertise, we might gain more from small-group discussions.

Furthermore, the Centennial Hall also has smaller halls. My idea is to prepare for 2,000 people first, and then see how many people actually attend.

Anyway, Yanbei University has money now, so it doesn't matter if it wastes a little. Besides, it won't waste much. We can just make preparations after confirming the number of participants on the last day.

It's best not to release the July data yet. After all, as you know, July is still in the experimental phase, and we haven't even collected all the data yet.

Qiao Yu's reasoning was also quite sound: it was too advanced, so it was not convenient to show it to the public for the time being.

Tian Yanzhen thought silently for a moment, then sighed and said, "Alas, I am getting old after all. My thinking is not as comprehensive as before."

Alright, that's your business. You can handle it yourself. But I still privately invited a few senior figures over.

It would be embarrassing for them to ask younger students for help. It would be even worse if they couldn't come because they couldn't solve the problem. Many of them have helped you before.

Qiao Yu immediately replied, "You're so thoughtful. How about this, you give me a list later, and I'll have Uncle Zheng sincerely invite them to attend this report meeting."

"Okay, I'll hang up now."

……

In the office, Qiao Yu hung up the phone and stared blankly at the computer screen, her head tilted to the side.

Soon, the computer speakers next to me started emitting a cute child's voice.

"Oh dear, did July do something wrong again, Joe?"

Qiao Yu smiled and replied, "It's not like you did anything wrong. At least your logic is sound. Attending this conference requires a certain level of prior knowledge."

If you don't have a sufficient understanding of the fundamentals of meta-mathematics, coming here is a waste of time. To save time for both parties and improve communication efficiency, setting a screening question is actually quite helpful.

"Why does Grandpa Tian think this is inappropriate?"

"Mathematicians also need to consider human relationships! This aspect of the data should not have been incorporated into the database yet."

You'll understand once we connect you to a dedicated database. People always have degrees of closeness or distance.

Nations, ethnic groups, communities, families... these are the commonalities of social beings. As long as there is social interaction, there will be distinctions of closeness and distance.

In addition, humans also have emotions of love and hate. After being connected to the database, you might like a certain type of person, or dislike another type of person... all of these are possible.

The most complicated part is that you might find people you dislike in a large group you like, and conversely, you might find people you like in a large group you dislike!

Therefore, as an artificial intelligence, I've always felt it's best not to have feelings of love or hate. Otherwise, it might interfere with your decision tree.

That's why we haven't connected you to the relevant system yet. I'm not sure if having feelings of love and hate will affect your decision-making and efficiency.

"Oh ho... Humans really are an intelligent species with an extremely complex way of thinking."

"Who says otherwise?" Qiao Yu replied casually.

However, he is already considering whether July should be connected to a relevant emotion database.

We now have a database framework that can mimic human emotions, which will allow us to handle similar problems more effectively in the future.

July was designed with general artificial intelligence in mind, so naturally the more powerful its functions, the better.

Qiao Yu was thinking to herself... (End of Chapter)