According to Greg Brockman, referencing Sebastien Bubeck's post, GPT-5 is being utilized as a research assistant for renowned computer scientist Scott Aaronson, showcasing advanced AI integration in academic research workflows (source: x.com/SebastienBubeck/status/1972368891239375078; twitter.com/gdb/status/1972513565325324494). This development highlights GPT-5's capabilities in supporting complex theoretical projects and suggests growing business opportunities for AI-powered research tools in higher education and enterprise R&D. The collaboration demonstrates that large language models can handle specialized, technical tasks, pointing toward a future where AI accelerates scientific discovery and increases productivity for research professionals.