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Lean Seminar

Some Questions About AI and Mathematics

Bennett Chow

Location:  Hill 705
Date & time: Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 10:00AM - 11:00AM

This talk is an informal exploration of how AI, and in particular chatbots, might help us do mathematics. Rather than presenting definitive answers, the aim is to raise a few questions and share some personal experiences.

We begin by reflecting on what it means to “do mathematics,” and how conversational AI tools naturally lead to a kind of Socratic dialogue. We then look at a simple example of using AI in mathematical work, highlighting both its usefulness and its limitations.