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One of the world’s biggest mathematicians Joel David Hamkins says AI models are basically zero help for mathematics as they produce…

Renowned mathematician Joel David Hamkins has voiced strong doubts about large language models’ utility in mathematical research, calling their outputs “garbage” and “not mathematically correct.” He highlights AI’s frustrating tendency to confidently assert incorrectness and resist correction, mirroring unproductive human interactions. Despite AI’s benchmark successes, Hamkins finds current systems unreliable for genuine research collaboration. Joel…

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National Mathematics Day: Who was Srinivasa Ramanujan? |

National Mathematics Day honors Srinivasa Ramanujan, a self-taught genius born in 1887. His groundbreaking work on series and partitions, despite lacking formal proofs, captivated mathematicians like G.H. Hardy. Ramanujan viewed mathematics as divine, with his insights still influencing fields like black hole physics, proving his enduring legacy. Every year December 22, is celebrated in regard…

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No Nobel Prize in Mathematics: Why Alfred Nobel excluded the field from the honour |

Alfred Nobel’s will established prestigious awards for science, literature, and peace, but notably excluded mathematics. While popular myths abound, historical context suggests Nobel favored practical applications. Mathematicians are recognized through economics and specialized awards like the Fields Medal and Abel Prize, often dubbed the “Nobel of Mathematics.” The Nobel Prize is one of the most…

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