Rapidly advancing AI models have sparked breakthroughs in long-standing math problems. From solving problems at the International Math Olympiad to disproving decades-old conjectures - some in the math world are now questioning whether they have a future in the field. But not Professor Shayan Oveis Gharan, who won the 2026 Abacus Medal for his work on the theory of algorithms. He believes the power of AI is harnessed not as replacement for human mathematicians, but as a partner. CBS’s Kamal Afzali explains.

Aug 17, 2026 · 12:52 AM UTC

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Everyone keeps saying that. Ai is a tool, not a replacement. It's just going to elevate those that know how to use it. No. When anyone can ask the AI a math question and the Ai can answer it independently, then no one needs you and the AI can do the job without a handler.
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L'avancement rapide des modèles d'IA a suscité des percées dans les problèmes mathématiques de longue date. De la résolution de problèmes à l'Olympiade internationale de mathématiques à la réfuter les conjectures vieilles de plusieurs décennies - certains dans le monde des mathématiques se demandent maintenant s'ils ont un avenir dans le domaine. x.com/_feminisce/status/2088…
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It is definitely emerging as a new branch between mathematics and computer science.
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AI will never be the problem. The problems will chime from nefarious individuals wielding it. Power never corrupts, it simply attracts the corruptible. 🤔🤘🏼
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People acting like AI is about to bench human mathematicians need to relax. Professor Shayan Oveis Gharan just proved partnering with advanced tech is how you actually win championships in this field.
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