What Happens When the World is Run on Code No One Understands?
stevenstrogatz · x · 2026-08-21
An article in Time discusses the implications of a world run by code no one understands (AI). It highlights Fields Medalist Jacob Tsimerman's announcement to leave academia for AI safety research immediately after accepting the award, sparking discussions about the future of mathematical careers.
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