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The Great AI Hype and the Erdos Problems Controversy: A Cautionary Tale
The recent claims by OpenAI about its latest AI, GPT-5, claiming to have solved several longstanding mathematical problems have sparked a wave of excitement, skepticism, and introspection within both the AI and mathematical communities. At the heart of this story lies a misunderstanding—fuelled by hype, miscommunication, and competitive pressure—that underscores the importance of careful validation and honest representations in AI progress.