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OpenAI Just Hired One of the World’s Best Mathematicians
Jacob Tsimerman, a Fields Medal-winning mathematician known for work on the André-Oort conjecture, has joined OpenAI to work on AI safety. His decision follows recent advancements in AI's mathematical capabilities, including models solving research-level problems. Tsimerman previously co-authored a report outlining AI-related existential risks.
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