OpenAI announces three big science discoveries and a new way to work with academics

OpenAI has announced three major discoveries in mathematics, computer science, and physics, following its October release of manuscripts on mathematics problems. In mathematics, the model produced a proof of the local smoothing conjecture in every dimension, which also resolves the Kakeya conjecture and Stein's restriction conjecture in all dimensions. In computer science, OpenAI claims a proof that the Exponential Time Hypothesis (ETH) is false, with verification guided by experts Russell Impagliazzo, Ramamohan Paturi, and Ryan Williams. In physics, it has released a mathematically rigorous existence proof of certain interacting quantum field theories in four dimensions, including Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) and a unified completion of the Standard Model, with a group led by David Gross shepherding the work. OpenAI admits its approach of giving certain experts early access could raise issues; an advisory panel (AGMAI) recommended against this practice, citing unequal access and biased selection, and suggested releasing outputs on scholarly repositories with Lean-formalized proofs and funding for verification. OpenAI also released an open letter seeking community input on norms for early access, credit, and support for students and researchers amid AI-driven changes.

(Source：The Verge)