What should we tell our students?

Dear reader, I have the honor of sharing a heartfelt message from an undergraduate mathematics student seeking guidance about their future career path. This student has been inspired by the author's mathematics videos and now finds themselves at a crossroads in their life, questioning whether a career in academia is feasible or even possible.

The student expresses concern over the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the future of mathematics research, wondering if AI could surpass human capabilities within the next five to ten years. The student's questions are quite poignant and reflect the worries of many others in the field, as they grapple with the uncertainty of their career trajectory in the face of rapid technological advancements.