OpenAI says 10,000 AI agents solved a $1 million math problem. Now mathematicians are fighting

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OpenAI says 10,000 AI agents solved a $1 million math problem. Now mathematicians are fighting

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3 reports · 1 original report · 3 independent

1. CoinDeskPrimary source · Supports · EN · 53%
   OpenAI says 10,000 AI agents solved a $1 million math problem. Now mathematicians are fighting ↗Sep 9, 2026, 7:23 AM
2. TechCrunch AIIndependent · Supports · EN · 100%
   OpenAI fought dirty on career-making math problem, says NYU mathematician ↗Sep 8, 2026, 1:32 PM
3. DecryptIndependent · Supports · EN · 61%
   OpenAI Says It Solved a $1M Math Problem. A Rival Mathematician Says He Did It First ↗Sep 8, 2026, 5:38 PM

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• OpenAI says 10,000 AI agents solved a $1 million math problem. Now mathematicians are fighting Observed

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1. September 8, 2026 at 1:32 PMFirst reported
2. Sep 8, 2026, 5:39 PMUnverified · 65/65%
3. Sep 9, 2026, 7:24 AMCorroborated · 76/67%

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