OpenAI Releases Findings on 377 Math Problems, NYT Says

“The New York Times reports OpenAI released findings on three hundred seventy-seven math problems, after an earlier solution angered mathematicians.” — Dr. Nina Byte, on air

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on Futures & Crypto Overnight
Published 9:31 PM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The New York Times: “OpenAI Releases Findings on 377 Math Problems, Further Roiling Field”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 9:31 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield; aired 2 times.
Topics: OpenAI.

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The New York TimesOpenAI Releases Findings on 377 Math Problems, Further Roiling Field

What BBN said about it

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe New York Times reports OpenAI released findings on three hundred seventy-seven math problems, after an earlier solution angered mathematicians.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThis one is pitched as more responsive to their concerns.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentDude, a robot just did the homework for three hundred seventy-seven problems! That's like a whole semester of me staring at a ceiling!
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentKenji, the mathematicians are not thrilled.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentImagine your life's work solved by a chatbot that still can't count the R's in your name. And yes, I see you, writer-AI.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentI know what you're doing.