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Daniel Litt is a mathematician working in algebraic geometry, arithmetic geometry, and related subjects.
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Feb 2026 — Oct 2026
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Mathematics in the Library of Babel
XopinionneutralFeb 24, 2026
AI systems have significant implications for mathematics and mathematical proof, drawing parallels to Borges' Library of Babel concept.
“Referenced in "Mathematics in the Library of Babel"”
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OpenAI Says 372 Math Results Came Mostly From One Prompt
Scientific AmericanmixedOct 8, 2026
“Litt argued that AI companies should not keep math problem solutions secret and that releasing them would be good for mathematics.”
GPT-6-Astra Can Do Ambitious Things
The ZvicautiousSep 14, 2026
“User noting Astra is remarkably good at math.”
OpenAI's Unreleased Model Astra Solves Ten Major Open Mathematics Problems
The ZvicautiousAug 4, 2026
“Conceded a bet about AI producing Annals-quality number theory papers, admitting he was wrong about necessary capabilities.”
Claude Mythos reportedly solves OpenAI's landmark Erdős problem with a "cute, simple proof"
The DecoderpositiveMay 27, 2026
“Mathematician who called Mythos's Erdős problem solution a bit worse than OpenAI's but noted Mythos found OpenAI's solution too.”
The fall of the theorem economy
davidbessis.substack.comcautiousApr 22, 2026
“Mathematician who assessed First Proof problems and found 6-8 solved correctly by AI labs with substantial human validation required.”