Perelman solved a millennium problem, refused the medal and $1M — now someone asks 'imagine him with AI'
McDonaghMatthew · x · 2026-09-09
A viral tweet recalls Grigori Perelman solving a millennium problem, refusing both the Fields Medal and the $1M prize, and having to be chased for credit instead of fighting for it — 'no AI btw.' The poster jokes: imagine this guy, but with AI?
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