Out-numbered: AI’s contentious maths milestone

OpenAI’s claim to have solved the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem using autonomous agents highlights a growing tension in mathematics between final results and the underlying insights required to achieve them. The lack of transparency regarding the AI's methodology and potential reliance on existing human research complicates the community's reception. Simultaneously, the 25th anniversary of 9/11 reveals that the vast US counterterrorism machinery, initially established to combat jihadist threats, persists despite a shifting threat landscape. Modern administrations increasingly repurpose these expansive legal authorities for domestic surveillance and political objectives, prompting calls for legislative reform. Finally, the life of Guo Lanying, a legendary Chinese opera singer, reflects the turbulent history of 20th-century China, as her performances of revolutionary works transformed her from a victim of systemic poverty into a revered national icon.