Cornell mathematician Steven Strogatz on why AI solving open math problems moves him to tears
stevenstrogatz · x · 2026-10-14
Cornell math professor Steven Strogatz appeared on NYT's The Daily to discuss how AI now helps tackle some of mathematics' most famous open problems — and what it means when AI comes not just for your job, but for your sense of purpose.
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