The end of the age of heroes - by Noah Smith - Noahpinion

kept by eddie aug 05

AI’s recent breakthroughs in solving major math problems signal that human mathematical heroism is ending, reshaping the role of mathematicians.

When Will They Take Our Jobs?
Even if AI capabilities continue advancing, human employment may persist for 10-20 years during the 'Cyborg Era' but will eventually end as AI becomes superior, though premature policy interventions to protect jobs should be avoided.
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Everything is Recorded Now - by David Haber - a16z
Default recording of workplace conversations is inevitable as AI turns voice data into a searchable system of record, creating a competitive wedge between AI-native companies and incumbents.
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Claude Mythos reportedly solves OpenAI's landmark Erdős problem with a "cute, simple proof"
Anthropic's Claude Mythos solved the Erdős unit-distance conjecture with a 'cute, simple proof,' indicating 'serious overhang' in AI-driven math discoveries.
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The AI Revolution in Math Has Arrived
Since mid-2025, AI models have begun proving new mathematical results at an accelerating pace, with mathematicians reporting discoveries that would have taken weeks now achieved in days.
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