Opinion: Allocate $10M Inference Budget to Let AI Solve Open Math and Cyber Problems
kylekabasares · x · 2026-07-24
AI researcher Peter Gostev argues that the fact that random users can solve open math problems with ChatGPT Pro should be a wake-up call for universities. He highlights a massive gap in inference compute applied to open problems, suggesting the need for a dedicated unit with a $10M inference budget to continuously tackle open questions in math, physics, and cybersecurity. He noted that when AI found numerous vulnerabilities in Firefox, it wasn't just about model capability, but a concerted effort—something AI labs are currently not taking seriously enough.
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