The mathematicians rebel against AI
Here is the statement, signed by Terry Tao among many other math notables, most of you probably have read it by now. I do not accept the most cynical interpretations of this proclamation. Some of you for instance may recall that I made and indeed stressed a similar point in the last chapter of my […] The post The mathematicians rebel against AI appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION .
A statement has been signed by Terry Tao among many other notable mathematicians, which was recently read by many. The mathematicians do not accept the most cynical interpretations of their proclamation. Some may recall that Tao made a similar point in the last chapter of his recent book on marginalism. The future where fewer economists rely on economic thought in their heads due to AI's ability to provide answers is disturbing to Tao, personally.
However, he recognizes the enormous benefits AI could bring to economic science. Tao disagrees with the part of the mathematicians' proclamation that states the impact of AI on the field will be determined by human control. He believes the main "action variable" will be how well mathematicians adapt to the new reality. Tao suggests that the mathematics community can still reward people who fill in important gaps in mathematical understanding, even if AI has proven or disproven the underlying theorems.
He expects funding for mathematics and interest in the topic to rise in the medium term. Tao acknowledges that mathematicians may not enjoy being subordinate to AI, but they will have to adapt. Despite his reservations, Tao believes mathematicians can lead the way in utilizing AI for more mathematical understanding.
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