AI is gaining the capability to autonomously conduct original physics research (e.g., GPT-5.2 Pro proved new gluon scattering formulas).

AI is gaining the capability to autonomously conduct original physics research (e.g., GPT-5.2 Pro proved new gluon scattering formulas). | Physics journal AI-attributed publications

Key catalyst: Physics journal AI-attributed publications

Watch events: Physics journal citations of AI-originated proofs; Nobel Laureate / Fields Medalist endorsements

GPT-5.2 Pro launched Dec 2025 with enhanced reasoning; published results on gluon scattering amplitudes referenced in Wissner-Gross Feb 2026 dispatch.

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