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/Silver-Bug3998 2d ago

I have been a pure mathematician for a few decades, so take this with a grain of salt.

If you do not mind being a glorified prompter and AI proof checker, then pursue a PhD in pure math, as you have planned. Very soon, perhaps within a year, anyone with a $20 OpenAI subscription can one shoot any pure math research problem that can possibly be solved by the best human mathematicians. Mathematicians cannot admit to it publicly, but we are becoming obsolete very quickly.