University of Texas at Austin
3 storiesThe University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is a public research university in the United States. Recent AI coverage involving its community includes an NYU and UT Austin study finding frontier language models overuse hard-to-parse linguistic patterns, a report claiming OpenAI algorithms solved the Navier-Stokes equations with UT Austin's Dana Moshkovitz allegedly seeing a years-long problem proved, and Rice University's plan to launch a Master of AI in 2027.
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Researchers at NYU and UT Austin found frontier language models systematically overuse hard-to-parse linguistic patterns, likely because code and math training rewards correctness over clarity; smaller models write more like humans.
Reports claim OpenAI algorithms solved the long-standing Navier-Stokes equations, plunging mathematics into an existential crisis. Researchers reportedly moved from despair to anger and resignation, with some scholars reduced to checking AI proofs; Dana Moshkovitz of UT Austin allegedly saw a years-long problem proved by a model within hours. The claims are not independently confirmed.
Rice University announced a Master of Artificial Intelligence (MAI) degree starting fall 2027, with applications opening this year. The three-semester, 30-credit program expects about 20 students in its first cohort and aims to train AI engineering, development and research talent.
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