OpenAI releases hundreds of AI results on open math problems; economists weigh human input's value
soumitrashukla9 · x · 2026-10-21
Enrique Ide comments on OpenAI's release of hundreds of AI-generated results on open math problems: does less human input per solved problem devalue human input? Drawing on his paper "The Turing Valley" with Eduard Talamàs (accepted, JHC), he argues not necessarily — it depends on which problems remain and how human-solvable they are. Follow-up caveats: MPL vs output can diverge, no skill heterogeneity, no new tasks (interpreting AI's wins/failures may become valuable work), sudden AI advances can strand unfinished work, and identity/meaning can suffer even if earnings rise.
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