"Resist the urge to mock the mathematicians": AI's math breakthrough sparks empathy debate
flowersslop · x · 2026-10-09
Amid the shockwaves from OpenAI's math results, Andrew Curran urges restraint: resist mocking mathematicians struggling through this moment — whatever your field or expertise, one day you will experience what they are going through, and remembering your words will bring remorse. The post captures the uneasy sentiment rippling through professional communities as AI advances.
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