On October 6, 2026, OpenAI published a repository of over 700 manuscripts claiming solutions to major mathematical problems while it remains embroiled in lawsuits alleging plagiarism, copyright infringement, and trademark dilution. That release was unsolicited by the mathematics community and directly contradicts guidance from the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence, which warned against using internal models to test advanced mathematical problems. The Association for Human Mathematics argues this action flouts the discipline’s research norms - standards that protect trustworthiness, ethical conduct, and public benefit - and rejects OpenAI’s suggestion that mass publication of model-generated work constitutes genuine progress in the field.
The statement urges mathematicians and the public to treat this publication model with skepticism and calls for a halt to collaborations with OpenAI, framing the mass dump of files as a demonstration of institutional power rather than scholarship. It advocates a return to scientific practices that prioritize human understanding and ethically grounded inquiry. The message is issued by the Association for Human Mathematics Communications Working Group, which provides a contact address for follow-up.
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