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AI model generates proof for Navier-Stokes equations, sparking debate

A potential breakthrough in solving the Navier-Stokes equations has emerged, with mathematician Tristan Buckmaster suggesting that current methods could be extended to tackle this long-standing problem. This development is accompanied by claims of internal drama at OpenAI, where an AI model reportedly generated a 100-page proof related to the forced Navier-Stokes equations. The situation has prompted a statement from OpenAI's Sebastien Bubeck, and there are also reports of an independent, coincidental result concerning the 3D Euler equations. AI

IMPACT Potential AI contributions to solving complex scientific problems could accelerate research in fields like fluid dynamics.

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AI model generates proof for Navier-Stokes equations, sparking debate

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  1. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/FateOfMuffins ·

    Breakthrough for Navier-Stokes from Tristan Buckmaster + Levent Alpoge?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Tristan Buckmaster's post <a href="https://mastodon.social/@tristanbuckmaster/117233413705701198">https://mastodon.social/@tristanbuckmaster/117233413705701198</a></p> <p>Terence Tao's post <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/@tao/117233527638291447"…