Chatbots excel at simple concepts but cross-checking with textbooks is advised for advanced topics

miniapeur · x · 2026-08-29

A user shared an experience of using AI (Fable) to understand complex mathematical concepts like Hilbert spaces, noting that AI makes previously impenetrable math accessible, acting like a personal tutor. The author replied that while chatbots are marvelous for simple concepts, one should be cautious with advanced topics as they might miss important subtleties. It is therefore wise to cross-check knowledge acquired from chatbots against established textbooks.

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