{
  "id": 17043333,
  "title": "Cornell professor says mathematicians need 'rizz' in the AI era",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/cornell-professor-says-mathematicians-need-rizz-in-the-ai-era",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-29T09:17:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/cornell-professor-steven-strogatz-mathematicians-need-rizz-ai-era-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cornell professor Steven Strogatz has argued that mathematicians need to hone their \"rizz\" in the era of artificial intelligence. While AI can handle the complex computations, Strogatz contends that personal charisma is a uniquely human skill that will set future mathematicians apart. He explained that \"rizz,\" a Gen Z slang term, refers to romantic appeal or charm, but in this context he meant it as a broader sense of charm or charisma. With AI taking over the technical aspects of problem-solving, Strogatz believes that mathematical prowess alone will no longer be enough to distinguish future mathematicians. The rapid advancement of AI in mathematics has caused unease among many mathematicians, who are grappling with how to remain relevant in an increasingly automated field. Some have even gone so far as to boycott AI technologies, but most are seeking ways to integrate the technology into their work. The stakes are high, as the AI boom could potentially wipe out entire research programs overnight, as one math professor put it.",
  "summary": "Mathematicians need to develop their oft-neglected social skills as AI does the solving legwork, a top professor at Cornell said.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}