As LLMs Grow Context Windows, Redditors Debate the Future of Mathematics
Lolsebca · reddit · 2026-09-26
A Reddit discussion sparked by growing LLM context windows and claims of new math proofs: Terence Tao has argued some challenges should remain unsolved by AI to train future mathematicians, and rumors around AI-assisted Navier-Stokes progress remain debated.
The poster predicts a dual trend: people with math backgrounds will learn alongside LLMs and be able to vet AI-generated mathematical results, while those without expertise get left behind — making critical thinkers and even humanities-educated generalists more valued. He worries expertise will confer new privileges in the AI era, while acknowledging reality will be far more nuanced than a binary model for billions of people.
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