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AI is shaking up the field of mathematics. But what comes next?

AI is shaking up the field of mathematics. But what comes next?
NPR Technology Wednesday 21 October 2026, 21:35 UTC By Geoff Brumfiel 1 min read
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Technology AI is shaking up the field of mathematics. October 21, 20265:35 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered Geoff Brumfiel AI Math Deluge Listen · 4:11 4:11 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed AI-written mathematical proofs have saddled the community with a lot of extra homework.

Technology AI is shaking up the field of mathematics. But what comes next? October 21, 20265:35 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered Geoff Brumfiel AI Math Deluge Listen · 4:11 4:11 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed AI-written mathematical proofs have saddled the community with a lot of extra homework. NPR does not offer or accept money for coverage or interviews. Anyone who makes such an offer or request is not an NPR employee and does not represent NPR. Facebook Flipboard Email AI Math Deluge Listen · 4:11 4:11 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5995392/nx-s1-9973164" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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