Hot take: AI should optimize workhorse algorithms like XGBoost, not abstract math
zainhas · x · 2026-11-12
A spicy take: rather than having AI solve abstract, arguably useless math problems, it would be more valuable to have it optimize workhorse algorithms used everywhere—XGBoost, recommendation systems, and the like—where real-world impact is far greater.
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