OpenAI's $15M number theory result: AI's real value may be consolidating scattered human knowledge
danbri · x · 2026-09-14
Discussion of OpenAI's number theory result, reportedly achieved with $15M of compute, notes the breakthrough may already exist in pieces scattered across fields and closed journals. danbri argues consolidating scattered human knowledge is where AI can add huge value — for those who can afford full scholarly access — while the denominator of failed attempts remains unknown.
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