Terence Tao's ChatGPT Conversation on Jacobian Polynomials Goes Viral
danshipper · x · 2026-07-22
Tech writer Dan Shipper discovered and shared a link to a real conversation between renowned mathematician Terence Tao and ChatGPT.
The transcript reveals how Tao uses LLMs to explore complex mathematical concepts, such as Jacobian polynomials. It offers a rare glimpse into how top-tier researchers leverage AI for deep, technical interactions in their actual workflows.
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