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Why it matters
Mathematicians call for OpenAI boycott over flood of AI-generated papers
The Decoder Some mathematicians call for OpenAI boycott after AI-generated proofs flood their field
The Association for Human Mathematics urged a boycott after OpenAI released over 700 AI-generated math manuscripts, three of which were quickly retracted due to errors.
Why it matters
The backlash highlights growing friction between academic researchers and AI labs over the quality, accuracy, and sheer volume of AI-generated research.
Latest brief · Oct 19, 2026