AI to Replace Grad Student Assistants, Threatening Math Research Careers
AndrewCritchPhD · x · 2026-08-04
AI researcher Andrew Critch reiterates his previous advice that smart young people should not plan on a career in mathematics research unless using AI as their research assistant.
He notes that while established professionals might adapt initially when their human assistants are replaced by AI, the future grad students themselves will struggle to remain competitive, signaling a major disruption to academic research roles.
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