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Mastodon user dismisses LLM-generated math proofs as fake

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A Mastodon user expressed skepticism regarding claims of LLMs generating proofs for major mathematical conjectures. The user, who has expertise in both mathematics and machine learning, believes these claims are largely fabricated and part of a broader effort to discourage people from learning mathematics. The user also criticized mathematicians who they perceive as collaborating with these efforts. AI

IMPACT User expresses strong negative sentiment towards LLMs in mathematics, viewing their purported achievements as a threat to learning.

RANK_REASON User opinion on a fringe topic without broader industry impact.

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Mastodon user dismisses LLM-generated math proofs as fake

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I have tons of accounts blocked due to # AI shilling, so it took me a bit to hear about the recent claims of # LLM generated proofs of big conjectures. As someo

    I have tons of accounts blocked due to # AI shilling, so it took me a bit to hear about the recent claims of # LLM generated proofs of big conjectures. As someone who has a certain amount of expertise in # mathematics and machine learning, both technically and socially, my take i…

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