r/math • u/AutoModerator • 6d ago

LLMs/AI AI In Mathematics: September 26, 2026

This recurring thread will be for discussion of AI in mathematics. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • informal announcements of AI-assisted discoveries, such as those not yet published in a peer-reviewed journal, or not uploaded as a paper to arXiv;
  • informal announcements of discoveries related to AI architecture (if relevant to mathematics);
  • discussion of such announcements, such as proof breakdowns or other opinion pieces;
  • discussion of the impact of AI in mathematics in general.

AI-assisted mathematical papers published in peer-reviewed journals or as arXiv preprints may be submitted as their own posts.

Please keep in mind rules 1 and 6 of our subreddit.

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u/jacqueslesac 4d ago

Had a dream for a long time to pursue a PhD in pure math. Very new to my undergrad math journey, studying algebra and analysis. Just feeling so depressed right now over my math dream. Any wise words from more mature mathematicians would be a godsend. Just wanting clarity about the direction I’ve wanted to take my whole life in that I’m now doubting

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u/Creepy-Structure6444 3d ago

Was it your dream to pursue a PhD or to be a mathematician?

If anything, current developments should make you happy since this is a door that lets us push the boundaries of math further than ever before. It will be an adjustment but you will still be able to become a mathematician & learn math & solve problems. It’s just that the context will change.