Mathematicians warn AI's 'slop proofs' could erode incentives for rigorous mathematics
eigenrobot · x · 2026-10-08
A thread relayed to eigenrobot captures mathematicians arguing that when AI releases results with sloppy proofs, it removes the incentive for anyone to publish a rigorous proof of the same result, shrinking the stock of non-slop math long term. eigenrobot mockingly dismisses the concern with a made-up term, "acute hypothumosis," and links to the wider chat. A pointed debate about whether AI-assisted math dilutes rigor.
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