Terence Tao says AI is pushing mathematics into a turbulent period
soumitrashukla9 · x · 2026-07-26
Terence Tao spoke about AI at the International Congress of Mathematicians, arguing that mathematics is entering a turbulent period.
- He said the field is facing a crisis in its foundations of mathematical values and practices.
- Tao’s view is that once the community thoroughly examines and codifies those foundations, it will emerge stronger and more resilient.
- The slide even notes that the em-dashes were human-generated, underscoring the talk’s emphasis on how AI is changing scholarly norms.
Related event: Terence Tao at ICM: AI Ushers Math into an Era of Proof Surplus(14 posts)→
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