Fortune iconFortuneSep 8, 2026

OpenAI says it cracked one of math’s grand challenges. But there are troubling questions about how they did it—and what it means for us all

OpenAI denies it stole a mathematician's data. His fear echoes concerns many CEOs have about AI companies.

OpenAI says it cracked one of math’s grand challenges. But there are troubling questions about how they did it—and what it means for us all

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