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"the very foundation of modern academia has been blown to bits"

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July 31, 2026

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Summary

Tony Feng is a mathematics professor at UC Berkeley, and he tells us: « In the past, the path to a math Ph.D. cultivated resilience, resourcefulness, critical thinking, and a healthy skepticism (…) but suddenly you can produce a passable Ph.D. thesis with the push of a button. » Obviously, it is not just in mathematics. Obviously. Want to write a PhD in sociology, education, computer science, or m...

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The democratization of knowledge via AI tools is liberating those previously kept out of academia, opening doors to innovation and new perspectives.
Despite the concerns, many believe the core value of a PhD lies in the training and experience gained, not just the thesis itself.

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The ease of generating theses with AI has lowered the bar for academic rigor, raising serious concerns about the quality and integrity of research.
There’s a palpable fear that the reliance on AI for research and thesis work could lead to a generation of graduates lacking essential skills and understanding.