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Mathematics Without Mathematicians

OpenAI recently claimed to have solved ten open problems in mathematics using an undisclosed model. While the coding theory problem is particularly noteworthy, many mathematicians believe the discoveries are significant. People may struggle to accept the idea that AI will transform mathematics, but it's crucial to face these changes rather than ignore them. This article explores how society might adapt to AI-driven math and argues that humans will eventually be outpaced by AI's capabilities in the field.

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