Working with academic communities to build scientific understanding
OpenAI discusses its work with academic communities to advance scientific understanding. Summary based on the title only.
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On October 26, 2026, OpenAI announced three new discoveries produced by its models, in mathematics (local smoothing and the Kakeya conjecture), computer science (a refutation of the Exponential Time Hypothesis) and physics (the mathematical existence of certain quantum field theories, including quantum chromodynamics). The proofs were formalized in Lean.
OpenAI treats these manuscripts as raw research data and is trying a new approach: outside experts coordinate groups that work to understand the results, with no non-disclosure agreements and without OpenAI claiming scientific authorship. The mathematics and computer science outputs are published on GitHub; for physics, the group chose to delay publication. OpenAI also mentions a $5 million contribution to a Simons Foundation initiative and funding for a conference on the Exponential Time Hypothesis. It asks for feedback on this publication process.
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