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"How much beauty have we lost?" Mathematicians react with shock and disgust as OpenAI bulldozes their field

OpenAI releases 700 AI‑generated math papers, sparking debate among mathematicians. The papers claim solutions to open problems, prompting a math blog to gather 100 responses ranging from intrigue to existential dread. Field Medalist Hugo Duminil‑Copin says he is paralysed, highlighting the community’s concern over AI’s impact on mathematical discovery.

The Decoder·Oct 10, 2026

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