OpenAI's 700 math proofs shock mathematicians

openai released more than 700 manuscripts on october 6, 2026, claiming solutions to hundreds of open math problems. mathematicians are reacting with shock, fascination, and frustration, as some experts praise the results while others criticize the release for being difficult to read and lacking discussion. fields medalist peter scholze warned of risks beyond mathematics, including potential breaks in widely used encryption methods. terence tao expressed mixed feelings, noting the introduction of clever new ideas but also mourning the loss of human discussion and teaching.