If mathematicians value understanding, why won't they read AI-generated proofs?
LucaAmb · x · 2026-10-12
LucaAmb points out a tension in current attitudes toward AI-assisted mathematics: the math community widely agrees that results ought to be understood, yet many say they won't bother reading proofs produced by AI. His pointed question — do you want to understand or not? — highlights a contradiction between stated values and actual practice around AI-generated proofs.
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