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Dr Brian Keating
Dr Brian Keating

Terry Tao: “AI can only make empirical experiments"

Jan 2, 2026
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  • AI systems are limited to empirical experiments and cannot generate truly novel theoretical insights or first principles
  • AI cannot replace human mathematical intuition and deep conceptual understanding required for foundational breakthroughs
  • The distinction between AI-generated empirical work and human theoretical innovation remains fundamental to mathematics' progress

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