OpenAI claims AI solved famous Navier-Stokes mathematics problem

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 14:52

OpenAI announced its AI agents had solved the Navier-Stokes problem, one of mathematics' most difficult unsolved challenges.

OpenAI claimed its AI had solved the Navier-Stokes problem on 8 September. Some mathematicians have questioned the usefulness of the solution and raised concerns about how the work was conducted, with NPR reporting that mathematicians say the AI's solution provides little new insight.

How it is being reported

• AI solved one of math's hardest problems. Humanity learned nothing (so far)NPR · 22 Sept, 10:01
• The Guardian view on AI v mathematicians: humans are still vital to the field, but tech firms refuse to see that | EditorialThe Guardian · 20 Sept, 17:58

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