Fields Medalist Hugo Duminil-Copin refuses AI in math: human understanding is what benefits society
LucaAmb · x · 2026-10-20
Fields Medalist Hugo Duminil-Copin says he refuses to use AI in his research, arguing that "the human understanding of mathematics is the only thing that ultimately benefits society"—if math were purely about maximizing proved and formalized results, a fully automated black box could suffice. When pushed to name another field where capable technology is held back just for students, he stood his ground. Critics call it seeking protection from competition; the thread captures a genuine values debate over AI's role in pure mathematics.
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