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AI can do that now? Looks like I have to upgrade all of my 5-bit SSL keys.

>5-bit SSL keys.

34 requires 6 bits, though

Hence the urgency.

Not sure if it was more wasteful of energy asking Claude or trying to solve it with Quantum.

We could ask Claude to generate the schematics for a quantum computer that can find the prime factors of 21. Then we get the best of both worlds.

A twelve year old could do it for 500 kcal of cookies.

I volunteer as a tribute

The twelve year old would probably be too full and tired after eating you to do any math.

Humans are typically paid for their labour after they have performed it.

Reminds me of the Groucho Marx line: "A child of five could understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five."

At least quantum computers are cool.

I believe it was both at the same time, until you check the monthly bill at which point you forced one to become more wasteful.

Gemini told me it was -12 and pi.