Does meritocracy survive when models crack open math problems?
msalbergo · x · 2026-10-27
An X user asks researchers using LLMs to tackle open math/CS/physics problems whether any meritocracy is left in being "first" — and suggests dropping ownership claims in favor of open collaboration. A provocative point about how AI assistance is straining traditional academic credit and priority norms.
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