Terence Tao argues AI could bring division of labor to math for the first time in history

Mathematician Terence Tao describes how AI could reshape math research by enabling division of labor for the first time. Until now, researchers had to master every step themselves, from framing problems to verifying results. Tao sees "industrial mathematics" emerging: large AI-supported teams instead of lone geniuses, with humans staying indispensable for "inspired guesses."

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