# OpenAI's math breakthroughs shake mathematics

> OpenAI's 377 new machine-generated math papers solve decades-old problems without human intervention.
- Title: OpenAI's math breakthroughs shake mathematics · Nationalpost
- Summary: OpenAI's 377 new machine-generated math papers solve decades-old problems without human intervention. OpenAI's AI generated 377 new mathematical papers…
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- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/opinion/the-mechanical-monster-storming-through-an-ancient-priesthood
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## Oct 6 math breakthrough
OpenAI released 377 new machine-generated mathematical papers solving longstanding conjectures without human intervention.

> Gee, this looks pretty solid
## Decades-old problems solved
Some mathematical problems have resisted human solution for decades, including Hilbert's tenth problem which has been partially open since 1900.
## Mathematicians' reaction
Most mathematicians reacted with surprise and admiration, saying the results look solid but were unaware of the solving strategies used.

> I didn’t think of trying that solving strategy back in 2003 when I spent 18 months on this problem
## Mathematical impact
The AI has solved problems across number theory, algebraic geometry, combinatorics, topology and computing science without human intervention.
## Mathematicians' perspective
Mathematicians are a privileged caste that has been sustained for thousands of years in a state of sacralized purity.
## What's next
The AI's mathematical breakthroughs have sparked a moral crisis in the mathematical community as they challenge traditional academic practices.
## Key takeaway

OpenAI's AI generated 377 new mathematical papers resolving longstanding conjectures without human input.