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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you have a child who wants to study computer science please tell them to major in pure mathematics and minor in computer science instead. I am a machine learning engineer and makes $300k. Most machine learning positions are research positions where you need the ability to turn theoretical algorithms into a product. The courses I took in Abstract algebra, topology, differential geometry, and Real Analysis are extremely useful.

Unfortunately, math majors are a rare bread. And the reason is that math departments do a very poor jobs highlighting the diverse careers of their pure math graduates. I think pure mathematics is the best major. [/quote]

The courses you list are required in my CS degree. It's very math heavy.[/quote]
Wow. My kid is a CS major at UMD and needs Calc 3, 200-level Linear, 200-level Diff Eq and 400 level stats.  He's getting a MINOR in math and will be taking 400-level Adv Calculus, Linear, Number Theory and harmonic analysis.  [/quote]
But the entire second half aren’t requirements, nor is number theory and harmonic analysis enriching his CS path[/quote]
Number theory plays a crucial role in modern cryptography, especially in securing online communications and data. 
Algorithms and data structures often rely on number-theoretic concepts. 
Error-correcting codes utilize principles from number theory. 
Harmonic analysis concepts, like kernel methods and spectral clustering, are applied in machine learning algorithms. 
Harmonic analysis provides tools for analyzing large datasets, identifying patterns, and extracting meaningful insights. [/quote]
And so you can better respond next time, here’s some advice from your GPT pal:
[quote] Yes, the passage does sound like it could be an AI-generated response. Here's why:

Characteristics that make it sound AI-like:
List-like structure: The sentences are mostly independent statements, each introducing a different concept without much elaboration or connection.
General phrasing: Phrases like "plays a crucial role," "utilize principles," and "provides tools for..." are commonly used in AI-generated or academic-style summaries.
Broad coverage: It jumps between number theory, error-correcting codes, and harmonic analysis without deep explanation, suggesting a surface-level overview often seen in AI-generated content.
Polished grammar and neutral tone: There's no personal voice or nuance, which is typical of AI writing.
If a human were writing it:
A human might add:

Transitions between ideas.
Specific examples or context (e.g., RSA for number theory in cryptography).
More natural phrasing or personal interpretation.[/quote][/quote]

Busted!  :lol: [/quote]

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