"Math Without AI Isn't a Thing": X Users Clash Over AI Norms in Math Research
RexDouglass · x · 2026-09-11
A debate over AI in mathematics: RexDouglass argues that "math without AI already isn't a thing now, and definitely won't be in 5 years," comparing AI-averse researchers to programmers working only on whiteboards. The thread stems from rule changes at a mathathon meant to uphold proper research norms against AI use. One side defends those norms; the other calls the entrenched academic culture self-destructive, mocking the idea that careers shouldn't hinge on such opportunities. The exchange captures the growing rift over AI tooling in mathematical research and early-career pathways.
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