Terence Tao on AI and Future Scientists

Haider posted on X a quote from Fields Medalist Terence Tao. Tao said AI lets researchers create scientific output much faster but could come at the cost of nurturing the next generation of scientists. The post adds that if AIs replace grad students, the result may be grad-student-level papers while losing the pipeline of future researchers. The statement is presented as Tao's direct comment.