Terence Tao on AI in Math: A New Era?
Terence Tao, UCLA math genius, shared his thoughts on OpenAI's o1 model. He likens it to a “mediocre graduate student,” but sees AI’s potential in boosting how we approach big math challenges. In Tao’s vision, AI could act as a tool, helping mathematicians unlock breakthroughs faster, without replacing the human element. His idea of "industrial-scale mathematics" is all about balancing AI’s speed with human intuition, showing how both can work hand in hand.