OpenAI only attempted the Navier-Stokes solve after hearing a rumor it was possible
kohjingyu · x · 2026-09-09
Koh offers an observation about OpenAI's Navier-Stokes result: the company reportedly only attempted the solve after hearing a rumor that it was possible. His takeaway: proof of existence is a hell of a drug — for both humans and agents, knowing something can be done changes everything.
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