Adding one irrelevant sentence to math problems causes AI systems to make confident mistakes over 300 percent more.

An elementary math problem has divided the internet after an easy-looking equation turned out to be anything but simple. Many X users were stumped by the problem 16 ÷ 4 X 4 - 4, posted by ...

For Americans of a certain age, there may be no bigger question than this. At what age should I take Social Security? At age 62? Sixty-five? Seventy? The question matters, because your monthly Social ...

On paper, it seems rather obvious that the best way to optimize your retirement is to delay claiming Social Security for as long as possible. According to the Social Security Administration, taking ...

Learn the foundations of calculus using simple math concepts that are easy to understand, even if you’re new to the subject. This guide breaks down limits, derivatives, and basic integrals using clear ...

The math is bad. Rising wages, taxes, insurance premiums, and other costs are outrunning revenue growth at many hotels. U.S. hotels are spending more to operate while taking in less revenue, a squeeze ...

A math puzzle that looks deceptively simple is leaving many people online scratching their heads. Shared on X this week by user @BholanathDutta, the brainteaser sparked heated debate over the correct ...

Lawmakers hope that clearer notices when the IRS makes simple math or clerical fixes on tax returns should cut down on headaches for taxpayers. IRS Congress Customer Experience The Internal Revenue ...

The number of Gen Z college freshmen who are entering universities without high school math skills is skyrocketing — as SAT scores are plummeting, a stunning new report has found. Even more shocking: ...

Life gets busy, and sometimes those basic math skills from school days get a little rusty. Whether you're budgeting, measuring for a DIY project, or just having a math-related brain teaser thrown your ...

During his remarks at a cabinet meeting in July, President Trump struggled to understand basic math. Trump stated, "It's going to be 1000%." Donald Trump issues new threat to Mexico Honduras issues ...

Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Jason Riley and Dan Henninger. Remember when the University of California kicked off a trend by eliminating the SAT test as an ...