Global Politics Report Editorial

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

OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.

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Source: BBC News

Politics desk: Policy

Published: Sep. 08, 2026 at 04:57 PM ET

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Original source: BBC News