Mathematician: On AI and math, listen to the 99.95%, not Fields medalists
tak3sh8 · x · 2026-09-04
Mathematician grotsen opens a thread arguing that while eloquent takes on "AI and math" from top figures are appreciated, people should listen less to Fields medalists and more to the 99.95% of working mathematicians who have not won the prize — elite winners' perspectives may not represent how the broader math community actually works. This is part 1 of a 4-part thread.
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