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1000 human mathematicians pledge to shun AI in their research

Tuesday 20 October16:00 · 5h agoAI summary
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A group of 1,000 mathematicians has vowed to refrain from using artificial intelligence in their research, amid a backlash against AI companies' methods in mathematics.

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01Summary

  1. 01A total of 1,000 human mathematicians have signed a pledge to avoid using AI in their research.
  2. 02The pledge is a response to growing backlash over how AI companies approach mathematical problems.
  3. 03The mathematicians have chosen to opt out of AI use altogether rather than engage with it selectively.
  4. 04The source of the story is New Scientist, citing the mathematicians' collective decision.

02Why it matters

This matters because it highlights a significant divide in the scientific community over the role of AI in fundamental research, potentially shaping the future direction of mathematics and academic integrity.

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