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Poor numeracy is a blind spot in the age of AI

A Financial Times analysis warns that poor numeracy is a critical blind spot in the age of AI, as an understanding of mathematics is essential for judging whether AI systems are providing accurate information. The piece emphasizes that without basic math skills, users cannot effectively evaluate AI outputs, which often involve complex calculations and probabilistic reasoning.

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Financial Times TechnologyAn understanding of maths can be crucial to judging if the tech is telling you the right thing

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