Will a math degree gain or lose value in the age of AI?
Excellent_Copy4646 · reddit · 2026-10-10
A Reddit user kicks off a discussion: AI can now handle most math queries, yet math remains the very foundation of AI — so will the value of a college mathematics degree rise or fall? The post lays out both sides and asks the community for their take on skill value in the AI era.
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