OpenAI claims huge maths breakthrough on a famed ‘Millennium Problem’

On September 8, 2026, OpenAI announced that its 10,000 AI systems solved the Navier-Stokes equations, one of the seven millennium problems in mathematics that have plagued humanity for nearly a century, within 88 hours. This achievement was confirmed by OpenAI computer scientist Ven Chandrasekaran, showing that fluids can reach infinite speeds within a finite time under certain conditions. However, this result has been pointed out as physically impossible, suggesting that the equations may not accurately reflect reality. Previously, several mathematicians from Harvard University, New York University, and California Institute of Technology also proposed solutions to the problem. Although OpenAI claimed to have spent millions of dollars on solving this problem, the results are still in their initial stages, have not been widely verified, and face challenges from competitors. The specific details and future implications remain to be seen.