# OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours

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> Published: 2026-09-08 20:57:09+00:00

Home/NewsOpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hoursSeptember 8, 2026Source: BBC TechnologyShare:OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy. Share this article:Get AI news in your inboxDaily digest of what matters in AI.SubscribeKey Terms ExplainedOpenAIThe AI company behind ChatGPT, GPT-4, DALL-E, and Whisper.