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15 SEP 2026 · Hacker News · 92 pts · 78 comments ↗

Mathematicians are concerned that AI is undermining their traditional methods of puzzle-solving and idea-generation, as AI can now solve complex mathematical problems without necessarily generating new ideas or insights. This could lead to a loss of prestige and motivation for human mathematicians, as the traditional targets for their work (e.g., solving a difficult mathematical problem) are now being solved by AI. AI summary