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Mathematicians anger over claims AI has solved math

Original: Does anyone else find it offensive that the same rich, influential # math guys who are propping up this # LLM charade ha

A debate is growing among mathematicians over claims that large language models have effectively solved mathematics. Critics object that wealthy, influential figures in the field are promoting that narrative while simultaneously urging mathematicians to shift focus toward teaching and other "soft" aspects of the discipline. The argument is that this reframing downplays the ongoing value of genuine mathematical research and disadvantages those who dedicated careers to it, and it has struck a nerve with academics watching AI hype reshape their field.

Why now: Claims that AI has solved math are circulating, prompting pushback from mathematicians who feel sidelined by the field's wealthy, influential figures.

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• Does anyone else find it offensive that the same rich, influential # math guys who are propping up this # LLM charade have now decided that we need to focus on the importance of teaching and other "soft" aspects of the field now that "AI has solved math"? Like the reason people… · caten@mathstodon.xyz · 30

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