‘Like a conversation with a fellow mathematician over coffee’: How AI is reshaping maths research, careers

As AI begins generating mathematical proofs, researchers see opportunities to accelerate discovery, alongside concerns about students’ training, independent thinking and future careers.From brainstorming research questions to generating mathematical proofs, AI is changing how mathematicians approach their work. But researchers say its growing role raises questions about how students learn to think independently, what counts as meaningful research, and which skills future mathematicians will need.