AI Is Solving Math's Best Problems Faster Than They Can Be Replaced, Terence Tao Warns
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AI now solves top‑tier math problems faster than humans can begin them, Fields Medalist Terence Tao warns, citing a race between OpenAI and Anthropic where AI instantly flattens a hard problem once work starts. This acceleration suggests AI will outpace traditional research pipelines, prompting investors and institutions to reassess funding models and competitive strategies in the AI‑driven mathematics sector.
The Fields medalist points to a real race between OpenAI and Anthropic as proof: AI can now flatten a hard problem the moment someone starts working on it.