Tech giants Google (GOOGL) and OpenAI both saw their AI models perform at a gold-medal level for the first time in one of the world’s toughest math competitions, according to Reuters. Indeed, Google said that its advanced Gemini Deep Think model correctly solved five out of six problems from the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), thereby scoring 35 out of 42 points. Meanwhile, OpenAI said its experimental reasoning model matched that performance by also scoring 35 points.
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According to Google, its AI completed all of its work in natural language by directly reading the problems and producing full math proofs within the 4.5-hour time limit. DeepMind researchers explained that this end-to-end approach allowed the model to simulate how a real contestant would tackle the test. For reference, Google’s AI systems from last year had only reached the silver level by solving four problems. This time, the president of the IMO confirmed that DeepMind’s answers were not only correct but also clearly written and easy to follow, which impressed the judges.
Separately, OpenAI followed a similar evaluation process. Its model also tackled the same IMO problems under strict rules that included no internet and no external tools, just the official problem sheet and a timer. Interestingly, OpenAI researcher Alexander Wei said that each proof was reviewed by three former IMO medalists, who all had to agree before assigning points. Nevertheless, OpenAI stated that the model is still experimental and won’t be released to the public for several months.
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Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Strong Buy consensus rating on GOOGL stock based on 30 Buys and nine Holds assigned in the past three months. Furthermore, the average GOOGL price target of $205.71 per share implies 7.7% upside potential.
