OpenAI has announced a solution to the Navier-Stokes problem, a significant mathematical challenge that has persisted for nearly 90 years. This claim comes shortly after researchers from New York University revealed findings on a related issue, raising questions about potential data overlap between their work and OpenAI's methods.
The controversy centers on whether OpenAI accessed data from the researchers' sessions while developing its proof. OpenAI has denied using specific user data but acknowledged that de-identified data could have contributed to model improvements. The situation highlights ongoing debates about data usage and intellectual property in AI research.