OpenAI keeps bulldozing mathematicians
The Verge • 9/28/2026 – 9/29/2026
Summary
OpenAI has made significant breakthroughs in mathematics but has struggled with announcing them effectively, leading to strained relations with the mathematical community. In an effort to improve these relations, OpenAI has consulted a new independent advisory group of elite practitioners. However, mathematicians, including a member of the group, describe the situation as messy and confusing, reflecting OpenAI's previous challenges in the field.
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