
Deanna Needell
Deanna Needell is a professor of mathematics based in Vancouver, affiliated with UCLA and the University of British Columbia. She is actively involved in discussions around the impact of artificial intelligence on mathematics, emphasizing the need for human expertise in steering AI's capabilities. Recently, she commented on the rapid evolution of AI in mathematical research, highlighting the importance of human intuition and experience in determining research priorities.
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Deanna Needell is a Vancouver-based professor of mathematics at UCLA and the University of British Columbia.
As AI conquers math, its human counterparts seek to steer its powersThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-09-12





