OpenAI Claims Navier-Stokes Solved in a Week for $10 Million
Sam Altman reportedly told the UN Security Council that OpenAI models solved the Navier-Stokes problem; critics note it cost $10 million in a week—enough to fund 50 mathematicians for a year.
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- Altman claims OpenAI model solved Navier-Stokes, a Millennium Prize problem — victor_explore · 2026-09-24
- OpenAI reportedly spent $10M in a week on a Navier-Stokes counterexample — funding 50 mathematicians for a year — RexDouglass · 2026-09-25