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OpenAI claim to have found a solution to the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem, one of the Clay Institute Millenium Prize Problems. They recently announced that one of their frontier Generative AI models has produced an example of a solution to the equations that develops a singularity in finite time, showing that, under appropriate assumptions and conditions, the equations may not behave as real-world fluids do. This marks the first time that an artificial intelligence model has been used to solve a major problem in mathematics, in this case one that comes with a $1 million prize. Whilst OpenAI do not intend to claim the Millennium Prize Money, the breakthrough raises other questions on the future of maths in the age of AI: how intelligent can these systems become, who should get the credit for their results and will AI change our approach to mathematics research?
The ECM committee invites you to join us for a Virtual Maths Tea (VMT) to discuss recent developments at the intersection of artificial intelligence systems and mathematical research, and to share your thoughts on what this means for the future of maths. We will discuss the impact of the result on the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem, but we will also talk more generally about what AI could become capable of in science and mathematics. If you are a fluid dynamicist, interested in maths and AI, or just want to learn more – join us for this informal and open discussion. We would love to hear your point of view!
Register for this free event – https://my.ima.org.uk/
Final information will be sent out 24 hours before the event.
A Virtual Maths Tea (VMT) is an online event hosted by the Early Career Mathematicians committee where we invite participants to join us for an informal discussion about a topic related to mathematics or the mathematics community. If the topic of this VMT is not for you but you would like to join one in the future, please check the events page for all of our upcoming VMTs. If you have an idea for a VMT topic or would like to co-host a VMT with the ECM committee, you can get in contact via ecm@ima.org.uk.
