Who Gets Credit for AI-Assisted Discovery? Reddit Essay Argues for Human Primacy
Leather_Area_2301 · reddit · 2026-08-03
Reddit user LeatherArea2301 writes a long essay responding to OpenAI's announcement of AI-generated math proofs and its claim that AI should get primary credit. The essay argues that discovery starts with humans deciding what questions to ask, and AI is just a tool. If ownership of AI infrastructure implies ownership of discoveries, it could extend to science, engineering, medicine, etc. Calls for human-led, AI-assisted progress.
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