Debate over AI-generated proof of ζ(5)(3) irrationality splits mathematicians on X
littmath · x · 2026-09-07
An AI-generated result on the irrationality of ζ(5)(3) sparked a debate: RexDouglass argued mathematicians have hallucinated slop-free work of their own and gatekeep credit, while mathematician @littmath questioned the result's actual value — while clarifying he does think some AI-generated math results have merit, accusing Douglass of arguing against a strawman.
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