AI Was Expected to Replace Truck Drivers, But It's Replacing Mathematicians First
GiorgioPatrini · x · 2026-07-25
There was a widespread fear that AI would displace blue-collar jobs like truck drivers first. Ironically, AI is now making massive strides in pure mathematics, effectively 'replacing' mathematicians ahead of manual laborers. This highlights that pure logical endeavors might be easier for AI to master than navigating the physical world.
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