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A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science

A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
BBC Science Wednesday 28 October 2026, 01:01 UTC 1 min read
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AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy

AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy
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