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OpenAI pulls out of Caltech math hackathon after mathematicians issue open letter criticizing AI math 'slop'

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Caltech mathematicians said the event, which is sponsored by AI companies, "is likely to have destructive impacts for the mathematical community."

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  1. 2026-09-10 23:03 · r/OpenAI
    OpenAI pulls out of Caltech math hackathon after mathematicians issue open letter criticizing AI math 'slop'
  2. 2026-09-10 22:46 · Business Insider AI
    OpenAI pulls out of Caltech math hackathon after mathematicians issue open letter criticizing AI math 'slop'

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