Paying mathematicians $1,000 to review AI proofs — but how much work is it?
ctjlewis · x · 2026-09-10
A discussion about paying a mathematician $1,000 to look at an AI-generated proof and flag issues. The reviewer says it's "not bad for mathematicians," while the questioner digs into the actual cost: minutes, hours, or overnight reflection? The exchange highlights an emerging micro-market for human verification of AI math proofs — and that reviewers' time cost is the key open variable.
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