The Edge of Mathematics
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Recent claims about AI solving mathematical problems have generated excitement, particularly ChatGPT's success with some Erdős Problems—over 1,000 mathematical questions from Hungarian mathematician Paul Erdős. However, UCLA mathematician Terence Tao calls these "cheap wins" on easier problems rather than breakthrough achievements. While AI shows promise as a collaborative tool for mathematicians, enabling them to tackle tedious computations and work at larger scales, current models lack creativity and confidence calibration that would make them truly effective research partners.
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