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Coverage dated September 9, 2026

OpenAI says it cracked decades-old math problem — but professor claims they cribbed his work and then threatened him

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Why would you want to ruin your career?" an OpenAI exec told him. "If you don't want me to be nice, then I don't have to be nice."

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    OpenAI says it cracked decades-old math problem — but professor claims they cribbed his work and then threatened him (opens New York Post)

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    Why would you want to ruin your career?" an OpenAI exec told him. "If you don't want me to be nice, then I don't have to be nice."

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