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Ethan Mollick says AI-driven output such as proofs, code and slides is not automatically progress

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Ethan Mollick argues on X that proofs are not always the same as advancing mathematics, so it is reasonable for mathematicians to point this out.

He says this calls for new goals for what mathematics is trying to do.

He also says that AI-driven increases in output, such as 100x more PowerPoint or code, do not automatically mean progress.

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Ethan Mollick argues AI proofs and output don't equal progress

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    Ethan Mollick argues AI proofs and output don't equal progress

    AIEthan Mollick says it is reasonable for mathematicians to note that proofs are not always the same as advancing mathematics. He argues this calls for new goals for what math is trying to do. He adds that AI-driven increases in output, such as 100x more PowerPoint or code, do not automatically mean progress.

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