Fields Medalist Predicts Mathematicians Will Solve Problems by Prompting LLMs, Adding Expertise
haider1 · x · 2026-08-14
Fields Medalist Jacob Tsimerman stated that mathematicians will enter a brief period where they solve problems largely by prompting LLMs, then adding their own expertise on top. He believes his own role will soon become very small, highlighting the potential impact of LLMs on mathematical research.
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