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AI student questions future of math and physics as models advance

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An AI master's student is expressing concern about the future of mathematics and physics due to the rapid advancements in AI models. The student notes that large language models are increasingly capable of solving complex mathematical problems, even surpassing the abilities of many humans in verifiable tasks. This raises questions about the purpose of human study in STEM fields if AI can perform these tasks more effectively, leading to a feeling of obsolescence for traditional mathematical and physics pursuits. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the future role of human intellect in STEM fields as AI capabilities grow.

RANK_REASON User-generated opinion piece discussing the implications of AI advancements on STEM fields.

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AI student questions future of math and physics as models advance

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Proud_Cantaloupe_695 ·

    Genuinely worried about future of maths and physics

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I am an AI master student , currently working in an AI startup. I love maths and physics and it was my passion my whole life pretty much. I always wanted to go for math or physics higher degree but rn it seem pretty obsolete to me. And yes , I am…

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