Why pursue a math PhD when AI will replace you? A mathematician responds
elsleightholm · x · 2026-10-10
Responding to the common question "Why would you pursue a PhD in maths when AI is going to replace you?", the author opens a discussion on why deep mathematical research still matters in the AI era — a frontline perspective on how frontier models are reshaping career calculus for high-skill researchers.
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