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Their approach integrates computation and memory to eliminate data shuttling bottlenecks, operates at cryogenic temperatures (4K), and achieves 60 million video frames per second processing. 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The system aims to formalize mathematical knowledge so rigorously that AI-generated proofs can be trusted without manual verification, transforming how math research is conducted. 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