Tao: Open math problems being non-renewably mined by AI(mathstodon.xyz)
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HN Discussion:
  • Agrees that AI extraction damages the ecosystem needed for future mathematical progress and understanding
  • Questions whether merely solving problems actually precludes human knowledge advancement
  • Disputes the framing by noting math has always been highly competitive throughout history
  • ~Reframes the issue as an opportunity: AI's next frontier should be asking good questions
  • Skeptical that open math problems are actually a finite/exhaustible resource