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

OpenAI announced it solved parts of the 90-year-old Navier-Stokes equations in 88 hours, a breakthrough the company says could advance fluid dynamics research. The claim, reported by BBC Technology on September 8, 2026, has already sparked controversy among mathematicians and physicists.

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.