Researcher Compares Using Claude for Math to Advising a Smart Grad Student
mjdramstead · x · 2026-08-01
Researcher Gavin Crooks shared his experience using Anthropic's Claude (Fable) model for mathematical research on social media.
He vividly compared the process to advising a smart grad student: you point them at an interesting problem, make encouraging noises every now and then, and hope for the best.
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