OpenAI algorithm for the FFT is less a breakthrough and more a malicious exploit
Summary
The article critiques OpenAI's claimed faster Fourier transform, arguing it is not a real breakthrough but an artifact of unrealistic computational assumptions. It questions the interpretation of Big-O notation, the practicality of asymptotic improvements, and the gap between theoretical claims and real-world computation, offering a skeptical view of AI research leaps. The piece highlights how AI can influence research culture and cautions readers to critically evaluate sensational claims.