Charles Fefferman

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As of September 2026: Long-time researcher on the Navier–Stokes problem

OpenAI says its AI agents proved that the Navier–Stokes equations—used for two centuries to model liquids and gases—can break down and predict infinite speeds. The company verified the proof in Lean, a formal proof-checking language. The claim carries a $1 million Millennium Prize reward, which OpenAI says it will not collect.

Updated Sep 20