Can mathematicians still refuse to use AI at this point?

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There’s no question AI has transformed the field of mathematics in the past few months.Columnist Jacob Aron wonders if it will soon be impossible to be an AI refusenik and continue working in the field…

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  • Reported by New Scientist and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 UTC.

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