"Mathematics as a human enterprise has largely ended today," researcher claims
harris_edouard · x · 2026-10-08
Edouard Harris posted a stark one-liner: "Mathematics, as a human enterprise, has largely ended today."
- The claim implies AI has crossed a threshold in mathematical research capability
- Reflects a wider debate over whether AI systems are taking over foundational research, echoing recent breakthroughs in AI-assisted proofs and problem solving
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