Fields Medalists, including Terence Tao, and 25 others, have released a joint statement warning that the movement toward solving mathematical challenges using AI (Large Language Models) could negatively impact the academic nature of mathematics and the mathematical community.
Mathematicians Issue Joint Statement Expressing Concerns Over AI's Pursuit of Mathematical Problem-Solving
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The statement points out that the trend among AI companies to use mathematical problems as benchmarks (performance evaluation metrics) is seriously diverging from the goals of the mathematical community. It warns that problem-solving in mathematics is a means to gain conceptual understanding and insight, and the mass production of mere "correctness checks" could destroy the fertile ground for nurturing new ideas.
Furthermore, the statement mentions the risk of losing the transmission of mathematical knowledge, as the rapid publication of AI-generated answers leads to issues such as inadequate paper preparation, failure to cite prior research, and the isolation of methodologies. The statement asserts that amidst the changes brought by AI, technology developers and society must urgently address this challenge to ensure the original purpose of mathematics is not lost.
Sources
- A Severe Misalignment of AI in Mathematics - Terence Tao et al （Hacker News Frontpage、2026-09-11）
- A Misalignment of AI in Mathematics （Hacker News Frontpage、2026-09-11）