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AI solved one of math's hardest problems. Humanity learned nothing (so far)

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OpenAI beat humans to solving the Navier-Stokes problem, but mathematicians say the AI's solution isn't telling them much.

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  1. The Guardian

    The Guardian view on AI v mathematicians: humans are still vital to the field, but tech firms refuse to see that | Editorial (opens The Guardian)

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    OpenAI claims its agents have solved the Navier-Stokes problem. But questions remain about how useful and independent its work really is On 8 September, OpenAI claimed that its AI agents had solved the Navier-Stokes problem, one of the most famous and difficult challenges in mathematics.

  2. NPR

    AI solved one of math's hardest problems. Humanity learned nothing (so far) (opens NPR)

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    OpenAI beat humans to solving the Navier-Stokes problem, but mathematicians say the AI's solution isn't telling them much.

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