Steven Strogatz reposts a case for using AI in math without misleading the field
stevenstrogatz · x · 2026-07-26
Steven Strogatz reposts Thomas Bloom’s view that he is not against AI in mathematics, but is against using it in ways that are misleading or harmful to mathematics.
The thread then pivots into a positive discussion of AI work by two named contributors, suggesting the debate is about responsible use rather than blanket rejection.
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