AI's Math Progress Tracking Code Gains, Poised to Supercharge Top Researchers
_xjdr · x · 2026-08-02
Developer @xjdr observed that AI's progress in mathematics is closely tracking its advancements in code, albeit with a slight delay.
While not yet surpassing senior developers overall, AI excels at specific tasks with impressive speed. Similarly, AI is becoming an insane peer reviewer in mathematics, greatly boosting the productivity and ambition of top scholars. He predicts AI will eventually replace sections of 'commodity math,' but believes the industry will adapt just fine. He joked that attempting to 'vibe slop' a Fields Medal proof is still a waste of tokens.
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