Meta's Muse claims 6 open math problems solved, but 3 were already resolved
PMinervini · x · 2026-10-04
Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang announced that mathematicians and Meta's Muse team collaborated to solve 6 open math problems, including strict thresholds for Gaussian ellipsoid fitting and finite-time blow-up for the mass-critical biharmonic NLS. However, jasondeanlee notes 3 of the 6 had already been resolved, casting doubt on the announcement.
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