Fields medalist Hugo Duminil-Copin said the release "annihilated" his specific field of research, including 16 open problems he was investigating. The fallout has prompted some mathematics students at Northwestern University to question if they should remain in the field. While OpenAI formed the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence to serve as a bridge to the community, the group has since clarified that its role did not constitute an endorsement of the process OpenAI used to obtain its results.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Story
Terence Tao Labels AGI Race 'Toxic' After OpenAI's 722 Math Papers
AI5 days ago
A sudden influx of AI-generated proofs has led some of the world's most prominent mathematicians to warn that the pursuit of artificial general intelligence is destroying the collaborative nature of their discipline. Terence Tao stated in a recent interview that the current race toward AGI has become "toxic," as OpenAI's mass release of 722 preprints on October 6 wiped out numerous junior research projects overnight. Tao noted that many of these papers remain incomprehensible or contain errors, with three already withdrawn, while OpenAI has provided no support to the community in verifying the results.
Looking for more context or analysis?
Tilt chat provides reliable, tailored insights, alerts, and automations.