# OpenAI says AI made discoveries in mathematics, computer science and physics

https://mins.news/en/item/116830

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-27 05:01 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/27/ai-makes-discoveries-in-mathematics-computer-science-physics-openai-says?traffic_source=rss

> OpenAI says its models made three discoveries in harmonic analysis, complexity theory and quantum field theory. They reportedly proved the local smoothing conjecture across every spatial dimension, disproved the Exponential Time Hypothesis and supplied a rigorous mathematical proof for the existence of quantum chromodynamics. Outside experts offered mixed views on the significance of AI-attributed breakthroughs.

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