When Does Structured Knowledge Help Neural Theorem Proving?

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2026-09-28

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The linked preprint is titled When Does Structured Knowledge Help Neural Theorem Proving?. The screening rules associate it with formal verification. This association is a topic classification, not a finding that the claims are correct.

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Does structured mathematical knowledge help LLMs prove theorems in Lean 4? If so, for which models, and does the answer vary by problem? Formal libraries

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https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.34460

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