Terence Tao’s ICM 2026 slide lays out what math is for in the age of AI
AlexKontorovich · x · 2026-07-25
- A slide from Terence Tao’s ICM 2026 talk, “Mathematics in the age of AI,” lists the purposes of mathematical research: solving unsolved problems, developing new theories and techniques, understanding the world, building community, training the next generation, contributing to shared knowledge, and creating enduring aesthetic works.
- The screenshot frames the talk as a broad reflection on why mathematics still matters as AI changes the research landscape.
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