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No, AI doesn’t mean the end of mathematics – atleast not yet | Bruce Schneier and Kasra Rafi

Mathematicians are raising concerns that the technology could kill their profession. But they still have abilities AI doesn’t

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Bruce Schneier and Kasra Rafi25 Aug 2026, 12:00 pmUpdated 2h ago1 min readAmericasUnited States
No, AI doesn’t mean the end of mathematics – at least not yet | Bruce Schneier and Kasra Rafi

United StatesBruce Schneier and Kasra Rafi

Mathematicians are raising concerns that the technology could kill their profession. But they still have abilities AI doesn’t

Earlier this month, about 40 top mathematicians gathered at OpenAI’s offices to discuss the future of their profession. The meeting was off-the-record, but if recent articles by mathematicians are any guide, it was mostly pretty glum. People fear for their jobs, their careers and the work they love.

We think the contrary view is more likely, at least in the short-term. AI models are nowhere near as capable as experienced academic mathematicians.

Earlier this month, about 40 top mathematicians gathered at OpenAI’s offices to discuss the future of their profession. The meeting was off-the-record, but if recent articles by mathematicians are any guide, it was mostly pretty glum. People fear for their jobs, their careers and the work they love.

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Source: The Guardian · Bruce Schneier and Kasra Rafi. Published 25 Aug 2026, 12:00 pm.

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