This week, Hard Fork examined how artificial intelligence is reshaping fundamental fields while the tech industry pursues its next wave of lucrative exits. The show explored tensions between A.I.'s promise to transform mathematics and the practical reality of venture-backed startups racing to capitalize on the moment, all while considering what happens when the hype cycle meets actual innovation.
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