Why Math Dumped OpenAI

What happened: A blog post argues that mathematicians' relationship with OpenAI broke down over trust, framing the AI industry as exhibiting patterns of a narcissistic abuser and citing two 2026 statements by mathematicians critical of OpenAI. Key numbers: September 11th, 2026: "A Severe Misalignment of AI in Mathematics" signed by 25 Field's medalists. Why it matters: The author says domain experts are setting boundaries after softer attempts failed, and that the signatories support change for the better while criticizing change for the worse, not merely fearing automation.

A blog post argues that mathematicians' relationship with OpenAI broke down over trust, framing the AI industry as exhibiting patterns of a narcissistic abuser and citing two 2026 statements by mathematicians critical of OpenAI.

The author says domain experts are setting boundaries after softer attempts failed, and that the signatories support change for the better while criticizing change for the worse, not merely fearing automation.