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Mathematician warns of AI's growing influence in mathematics

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Mathematician James Maynard has expressed concerns about the increasing influence of AI in mathematics, describing it as a potential "takeover." Maynard, a professor at the University of Oxford and a Fields Medal winner, shared his thoughts with The Verge, indicating a period of introspection regarding the field's future. His comments suggest a growing unease among mathematicians about how AI might reshape their discipline. AI

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