1 min readBy Michael Sherman
Touched on their hypotenuse: Why mathematicians are upset with OpenAI
Mathematicians have accused OpenAI of using private user research to solve a Millennium Prize Problem and "scooping" their work. Picture: HEATHER DIEHL / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP
By Michael ShermanSouth Africa
Mathematicians have accused OpenAI of using private user research to solve a Millennium Prize Problem and " scooping" their work.
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- 20 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 7, 2026
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- Michael Sherman
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- IOL