Tristan walks back his OpenAI Navier-Stokes accusation after the damage is done

basedjensen · x · 2026-10-15

basedjensen notes that Tristan is now trying to partially walk back his public accusation against OpenAI over the Euler / Navier-Stokes issue, arguing the damage has already been done. The quoted context is Tristan's own perspective on the dispute, shared with his permission. The episode had sparked wide debate in the AI community, and his softened stance marks a notable turn.

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