Is AI the End of Math As We Know It?

In September 2026, OpenAI announced that its artificial intelligence models had solved one of mathematics’ most famous unsolved problems, known as one of the Millennium Prize Problems.

These are seven highly complex mathematical challenges first posed in 2000, each carrying a $1 million prize for a correct solution.

The announcement sparked immediate controversy, particularly around authorship and the standards used to verify the AI’s work.

Mathematicians like Scott Aaronson of the University of Texas, Austin, expressed shock, stating they no longer expect to prove theorems themselves, as AI has taken over this role.

The event marked a turning point, raising questions about the future of mathematical discovery and human involvement in the field.