OpenAI announced three preliminary findings spanning mathematics, computer science, and physics, presenting the manuscripts as raw research material that requires external verification and interpretation. The release follows its publication of 722 AI-generated mathematics manuscripts, drawing criticism from Terence Tao, who called parts of the resulting proof workload “toxic waste” and warned that corporate competition was neglecting human understanding. OpenAI denied claims by Tao that it had prioritized the work at the highest level, paused new-user registration, or spent tens of millions of dollars on the effort.