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OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours

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OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.

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Timeline · 3 reports

  1. 2026-09-09 12:30 · Tom's Hardware
    OpenAI's breakthrough solution for the elusive Navier-Stokes problem overshadowed by plagiarism controversy — researcher says OpenAI scraped Codex session and issued career threats
  2. 2026-09-09 05:49 · Mint AI
    What is Navier-Stokes problem? OpenAI claims AI solved 90-year-old math mystery
  3. 2026-09-08 20:57 · BBC Technology
    OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours

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