New discoveries in math, CS, and physics
The gist
OpenAI announced three AI-produced results in harmonic analysis, complexity theory and quantum field theory.
The proofs are public but unverified, so outside experts are now checking them.
How it unfolded
- Oct 6, 2026OpenAI released hundreds of AI-generated mathematical manuscripts for researchers to examine, described as unvetted and as sparking confusion among mathematicians.
- Oct 25, 2026The AGMAI panel of math advisers OpenAI assembled recommended that AI companies not adopt practices of designating certain people to receive output first.
- Oct 26, 2026OpenAI announced three discoveries in mathematics, computer science and physics, posting the math and computer science write-ups and Lean proofs to GitHub.