Mathematicians Debate Whether AI Makes Theorists Obsolete
A debate flared over whether AI-generated proofs make theoretical mathematicians obsolete. Mathematician Alex Kontorovich argued that work providing no value to others will disappear, urging researchers to adapt and create value people want.
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