A misalignment of AI in mathematics(mathandai.org)
1132 points by meredydd 23 hours ago | 1063 comments
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HN Discussion:
  • Optimistic that mathematical community will adapt and derive value from AI-generated proofs like it did with Mochizuki
  • AI companies' narrative is damaging students, researchers, and knowledge transfer culture
  • AI threatens motivation and recognition (kleos) that drives intellectual work
  • Concerns mirror historical panic about new tech (photography, chess computers) which ultimately enriched the field
  • ~Real issue is math education/PR emphasizing problem-solving over conceptual insight, not AI itself