NishMath

This cluster details the latest research in cryptography, particularly focusing on post-quantum privacy and one-shot signatures using quantum methods. It discusses the creation of a Traceable Receipt-free Encryption (TREnc) scheme that resists quantum adversaries, addressing a critical limitation of existing mechanisms. Also it explains the use of quantum methods for unclonable private keys and the application of cryptography to protect personal data. The discussion also delves into the use of Verifiable Delay Functions (VDFs) to enhance blockchain technology. This cluster highlights recent breakthroughs in cryptographic protocols that aim to be resilient to quantum computing attacks.

OpenAI’s new o3 model has achieved a breakthrough performance on the ARC-AGI benchmark, demonstrating advanced reasoning capabilities through a ‘private chain of thought’ mechanism. The model searches over natural language programs to solve tasks, with a significant increase in compute leading to a substantial improvement in its score. This approach highlights the use of deep learning to guide program search, pushing the boundaries beyond simple next-token prediction. The o3 model’s ability to recombine knowledge at test time through program execution suggests a significant step towards more general AI capabilities.

Google’s new quantum chip, Willow, has sparked significant discussion about its potential implications in physics and mathematics, specifically hinting at the possible existence of multiple universes. This claim is based on Willow’s remarkable performance, which some researchers interpret as evidence for parallel realities. The theoretical implications of such findings could revolutionize our fundamental understanding of the universe, challenging existing models and opening new research paths.