Dev Reflects: Math Research is Now About Hype for Matrix Multipliers
threepointone · x · 2026-08-11
Prominent developer Vincent Schaller (@threepointone) shared an observation on AI-assisted research, noting that math research now involves being a "hype bro" to matrix multipliers (AI models). He finds this dynamic strangely beautiful.
This reflects a subtle shift in the role of researchers and academic culture as LLMs become deeply integrated into fundamental sciences.
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