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Mathematics in the Library of Babel
Daniel Litt argues that current limitations are real but likely temporary, not fundamental blockers. Litt now expects AI to autonomously resolve mildly interesting open conjectures as early as late 2026 and suggests AI's long-term impact on mathematics may exceed that of the computer. Even in a future where machines can generate vast bodies of correct math, he argues human mathematicians will still matter because the core motivation remains understanding, not just producing results.
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