ScienceThe AI takeover of mathematics has begun

Mathematician James Maynard has spent much of the past year reflecting deeply on where his field is headed. The University of Oxford professor and Fields Medal winner told The Verge that he is wrestling with mathematics’ future as the traditionally slow-moving discipline speeds up its adaptation to artificial intelligence. Maynard’s concerns center on how AI may reshape the practice and direction of mathematical research.

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