Will Depue on AI Research, Scientific Credit and Integrity

A sourced history of statements and actions associated with this topic.

Disputes over authorship, credit, research conduct and publication practices involving artificial intelligence and scientific work.

Scope: Covers attributable disagreements over contributions, publication pressure, collaboration and use of research material. Treats mathematical correctness, authorship conduct and data-access allegations as separate questions.

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1 event on this page. Dates: September 8, 2026

1 matching event. Dates: September 8, 2026

1 total published event. Dates: September 8, 2026

September 8, 2026Defended or excused
Addressed record
OpenAI improperly pressured the researchers over authorship and publication of the mathematical results.
“extraordinary allegations require extraordinary evidence”
Speaker capacity
Personal response citing prior work with Bubeck
Editorial rationale
A provisional defense, not a claim to have witnessed the disputed calls.
Will Depue urges nuance and evidence before accepting allegations (opens in a new tab)
He identifies prior work with Bubeck and asks readers to hear the other account. This is narrower than an evidentiary exoneration.

View context Did OpenAI improperly pressure mathematicians over authorship and credit?