OpenAI's feud with mathematicians escalates: open letter, pulled sponsorship, credit disputes

OpenAI’s feud with mathematicians is only escalating

25 Fields Medalists signed an open letter arguing AI labs threaten their intellectual work by racing to solve famous math problems. NYU professor Tristan Buckmaster accused OpenAI of pressuring him not to credit an Anthropic collaborator, and suspected OpenAI used their work to produce its Navier-Stokes proof. OpenAI also pulled sponsorship of a Caltech math event after criticism from researchers there.

Why it matters: Escalating OpenAI-mathematician feud with 25 Fields Medalists, authorship disputes, and a pulled sponsorship is a strong signal. HKR all hit, but the story is still developing and some allegations lack both-sides response — stays below 85.