AI solves math problems by brute-force energy, so problem choice still matters
NaveenGRao · x · 2026-09-24
Reflecting on why AI is starting to crack math problems: AI lets massive energy concentrate on specific problems that humans would likely have solved given enough mathematicians. AI just expands the attackable problem surface — so picking good problems remains the key human skill.
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