NYU math prof challenges OpenAI's Navier-Stokes claim as top academics voice solidarity

TuhinChakr · x · 2026-09-09

Berkeley professor Jitendra Malik amplified NYU mathematician Tristan Buckmaster's alternative account of OpenAI's Navier-Stokes claim, saying it's important to hear other views on how it happened. The resharing post denounced "institutional bullying of academics" and voiced solidarity.

The dispute marks a rare public challenge from top mathematicians to OpenAI's claimed breakthrough.

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