Mathematicians' open letter demands OpenAI release proofs of 100+ solved problems

panickssery · x · 2026-09-23

After OpenAI announced on Sept 21 that an internal model resolved over 100 longstanding open math problems without publishing the proofs, mathematicians launched a "RELEASE THE PROOFS" open letter demanding prompt disclosure, arguing withholding the results doesn't serve the community. Blogger panickssery rebuts the counterargument that released proofs would obscure credit: that's an internal prestige matter, not grounds for delay.

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