A golden age of maths is dawning and mathematicians are freaking out

GPT 5.5 Pro, OpenAI's latest AI model, is now solving esoteric number theory conjectures previously beyond human reach. A mathematician with no formal training used GPT 5.5 Pro to tackle a long-standing conundrum, demonstrating the model's ability to generate plausible mathematical insights. This has prompted prominent mathematicians to retract past skepticism and now warn of AI surpassing human capabilities in research. In April, a meeting in San Francisco between mathematicians and AI researchers highlighted growing anxiety over AI's mathematical progress. The speed of AI's advancement, within months, has led to concerns about job viability and the future of mathematical research.