'It is incredible': How AI is transforming mathematics
Artificial intelligence is beginning to significantly impact the field of mathematics, with notable advancements in problem-solving capabilities. A recent example involves a young researcher using AI to tackle Erdős problem #1196, leading to unexpected insights. Experts believe that AI could soon contribute to mathematical discoveries at a level comparable to human mathematicians.
- ▪Liam Price, with no formal training in mathematics, used ChatGPT to solve Erdős problem #1196.
- ▪AI has shown the ability to make surprising connections between mathematical subfields.
- ▪Mathematicians are starting to see glimpses of original thought in AI-generated solutions.
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NEWS FEATURE 19 May 2026 ‘It is incredible’: How AI is transforming mathematics Thanks to some surprising advances, mathematicians are starting to realize that artificial intelligence could radically alter their profession. By Davide Castelvecchi Davide Castelvecchi View author publications Search author on: PubMed Google Scholar Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X Illustration by Rafał Kwiczor Liam Price has no formal training in mathematics and has yet to attend university, but last month, he managed to break new ground in mathematical research — with the help of ChatGPT.AI is threatening science jobs.
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