Mathematicians report identity crisis as AI outpaces their skills

Cartoonist Zach Weiner said mathematicians feel their identity being erased as AI rapidly surpasses their lifelong skills, calling for more mental health investment. Others lamented that mastery of math and coding no longer wards off depression in the AI era.

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