OpenAI's Navier-Stokes Claim Sparks Accusations of Borrowing a Mathematician's Ideas

OpenAI claimed to have solved the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem via Codex, but NYU professor Tristan Buckmaster accused it of borrowing his ideas. Wired's in-depth report highlights the strained relationship between mathematicians and AI, even as critics still rely on AI tools.

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