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OpenAI used the work of mathematicians without proper authorization or proof of non-infringement to train their models.

AIIntellectual PropertyMathematicsSep 10, 2026score 0.623 posts · 6 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses concerns from the mathematical community regarding OpenAI's use of their work to train AI models. Users are highlighting a pattern where OpenAI may be using mathematicians' prompts or research to claim their models have solved complex problems.

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OpenAI used the work of mathematicians without proper authorization or proof of non-infringement to train their models.
Parent: Artificial IntelligenceEntity: OpenAISub-entity: Training DataImpact: negativeDate: Sep 10, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026Target: OpenAI's use of mathematical research data
OpenAI uses mathematicians' prompts to falsely claim their models have solved mathematical problems.
Parent: Artificial IntelligenceEntity: OpenAISub-entity: Model CapabilitiesImpact: negativeDate: Sep 10, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026Target: OpenAI's claims regarding model problem-solving

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Mathematicians want proof OpenAI didn’t use their work https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/993263/where-does-openai-get-mathematics-training-data
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Mathematicians want proof OpenAI didn’t use their work https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/993263/where-does-openai-get-mathematics-training-data?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Science News @science-news-theverge
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The whole "OpenAI uses mathematicians' prompts to claim their models solved maths problems" seems to be a pattern... (Article title: Mathematicians want proof OpenAI didn’t use their work) https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/993263/where-does-openai-get-mathematics-training-data
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#TheVerge #Tech Mathematicians want proof OpenAI didn’t use their work https://thever.ge/GQMJ
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Mathematicians want proof OpenAI didn’t use their work  https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/993263/where-does-openai-get-mathematics-training-data Another mathematician accused the company of ‘dishonesty’ after several big breakthroughs.  --- 28 uses from 28 accounts #toplink
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Mathematicians want proof OpenAI didn’t use their work  | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/993263/where-does-openai-get-mathematics-training-data
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