Crushed between OpenAI and Anthropic over a math problem

Crushed between OpenAI and Anthropic over a math problem

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September 14, 2026

An N.Y.U. mathematician was on the path toward solving an important problem. Then, one of the A.I. giants used its staggering resources and got there first.

Tristan Buckmaster standing in front of a chalk blackboard with various dates and names written on it.

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Now, he’s in the middle of a battle between two rival A.I. companies. →

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