Machine Verification Advances Sphere-Packing Proof as India Boosts Math Research for Technology

Mathematicians have achieved a milestone by using a machine to fully verify the proof of the sphere-packing problem, originally solved by Maryna Viazovska, enhancing accuracy and future research potential. Concurrently, India is emphasizing mathematics as a strategic foundation for emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing, exemplified by new research-focused institutes such as Mumbai's Lodha Mathematical Sciences Institute, aiming to foster uninterrupted mathematical innovation.