Mathematicians' Divide on AI Rooted in Scientist vs. Artist Identity
littmath · x · 2026-08-31
A mathematician speculated that the deep divide among mathematicians regarding AI stems from whether they identify primarily as scientists or artists. The author, identifying with the scientific camp, expressed sympathy for the artistic perspective on the issue.
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