François Chollet: AI may near-extinct mathematicians and artists by crushing young talent's spirit
PierceLilholt · x · 2026-09-12
François Chollet notes a common sentiment among math students: "I don't want to become a mathematician anymore." He draws a parallel to digital artists who came of age around 2022, calling them likely the last of their kind. His argument: AI might not functionally replace mathematicians or artists, but could still cause their near-extinction by crushing the spirits of younger generations.
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