In the world of Mixed-Integer Programming (MIP), the “gap”—the distance between our incumbent solution and the dual bound—remains the gold standard. This mathematical rigor is precisely why we use MIP: it provides a proven certificate of quality that other heuristic methods cannot match. However, while a solution’s proof of optimality is crucial, the path to that solution is equally important.
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For a long time, GPUs were essential for various AI applications and other high-performance compute applications but had limited impact on mathematical optimization. That’s changing.