Terence Tao Explores the Future of Mathematics in the Age of AI
miniapeur · x · 2026-08-19
Terence Tao published a paper titled 'Mathematics in the age of AI,' based on his public lecture at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians. Rather than debating AI capabilities, the essay assumes tools capable of research-level math tasks will arrive and instead examines the fundamental question: what are the actual goals and values of mathematical research? The problem-solving component of mathematics is used as a case study.
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