We generalize and unify the proofs of several results on algebraic independence of arithmetic functions and Dirichlet series by using a theorem of Ax on the differential Schanuel conjecture. Along the way, we find counter-examples to some results in the literature.
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Wai Yan Pong. Applications of differential algebra to algebraic independence of arithmetic functions. Acta Arithmetica, Tome 172 (2016) pp. 149-173. http://gdmltest.u-ga.fr/item/bwmeta1.element.bwnjournal-article-doi-10_4064-aa8112-12-2015/