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As AI solves maths puzzles faster than humans, mathematicians face uncertain future

As AI solves maths puzzles faster than humans, mathematicians face uncertain future
South China Morning Post Monday 02 November 2026, 20:31 UTC By Zhang Tong 1 min read
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is now solving maths puzzles that have long stumped humans, prompting mathematicians around the world, including in China, to ponder not only whether machines will replace them, but also what achievement and research in their field will mean in the future. In early October, OpenAI released manuscripts showing progress on 372 categories of mathematical problems, including many which have long defied solutions. This week, the American AI firm announced three further...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now solving maths puzzles that have long stumped humans, prompting mathematicians around the world, including in China, to ponder not only whether machines will replace them, but also what achievement and research in their field will mean in the future. In early October, OpenAI released manuscripts showing progress on 372 categories of mathematical problems, including many which have long defied solutions. This week, the American AI firm announced three further... [Image text:] apDx=x x+|x =2==x= 33=2=X= Qf) =x-=2298 =-= =3-xa-|x=-3x=3 a=1x=a3 -t-2 +x==4==2+ 5xc+ 2=x=4-0x84
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