OpenAI's math blitz sparks unease
openai solves millennium prize problem with 10,000 agents, tens of millions of dollars, and 88 hours, alarming mathematicians who fear its aggressive tactics.
openai has claimed a major victory in mathematics by solving the navier-stokes problem, a millennium prize problem. the company reportedly used 10,000 agents, tens of millions of dollars in compute, and just 88 hours to find a solution. however, this achievement has been met with unease from mathematicians, who are concerned about openai's aggressive tactics and the potential consequences for the field. some researchers, including tristan buckmaster, have questioned whether openai's methods are transparent and respectful of existing work. openai's conduct has shaken the field, with many fearing what the company might do next in its determination to outpace its rivals.