Claim that the Exponential Time Hypothesis is false draws strong reactions
max_paperclips · x · 2026-10-27
A claim circulating that the Exponential Time Hypothesis is false (with a paper link shared by Andrew Curran) drew intense reactions, with one researcher responding "Nauseating. I am going to throw up" — suggesting significant controversy around the result or its provenance.
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