Fields medallist says OpenAI's 700+ AI math manuscripts left him in tears
miniapeur · x · 2026-10-21
Fields medallist Hugo Duminil-Copin described on Numberphile's podcast being moved to tears after OpenAI published 700+ AI-generated math manuscripts, including work on 16 questions directly relevant to his research: "They have annihilated my field of research." He also explains why he chooses not to use AI in his own work.
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