Mathematician: norms for LLM use in serious math are still unsettled
littmath · x · 2026-10-07
Mathematician marcusgnt argues the current transitional phase is especially messy: norms around using LLMs for serious mathematicians are not yet settled, and people believe they'll get credit for reaching results first—but that credit won't materialize if they add no real insight.
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