// AI news · 2026-10-30 · The Verge
Sam Altman Acknowledges OpenAI's Math Impact
Sam Altman acknowledges OpenAI's significant investment in mathematics, including hundreds of millions of dollars, and ongoing AI-generated results.
Published 2026-10-30 21:01 (Beijing time)Source The VergeAuto-summarised, fact-checked against source
01Summary
While admitting disruption to mathematicians due to poor communication, he maintains that public access to fundamental scientific knowledge is essential. The company has released hundreds of mathematical findings with minimal context, prompting criticism over attribution and verification. Altman confirms undisclosed discoveries exist and cites expert review processes for selective releases, while noting early research was deliberately pushed to model limits.
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02Key points
- OpenAI invested hundreds of millions in math, including ~$10M on Navier-Stokes.
- Results released lack context, attribution, and verification, causing confusion.
- Some major findings are withheld due to expert review recommendations.
- Company holds many unpublished discoveries and continues its research push.
03Source
Sam Altman sympathizes with mathematicians, but says OpenAI’s math onslaught won’t stop
The Verge · published 2026-10-30 21:01 Beijing time
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