What happens to mathematics when AI becomes an oracle?
arstechnica.comNov 10, 2026
A new book, "Big Math: The Hidden Codes That Run Our World," by applied mathematicians Steven Strogatz and Alex Townsend, explores the evolving relationship between mathematics and advanced computing. The authors discuss how AI, large language models, and quantum computing are pushing the boundaries of "big math" beyond human capacity. They argue that externalizing mathematical processes into tools is a long-standing human practice, now reaching new heights with modern technology.
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