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The week that changed maths for ever

The week that changed maths for ever

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To find out how AI is likely to upend maths, and how mathematicians might respond, Ian Sample speaks to Colva Roney-Dougal, professor of pure mathematics at the University of St Andrews

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In early September, OpenAI announced it had solved a major
mathematics problem that has stumped humans for nearly a century.
The news left mathematicians reeling, and many expressed concern
over what will be left for humans as AI becomes ever more adept at
unravelling complex problems. Now 25 recipients of the Fields medal
– often called the Nobel prize for maths – have signed an open
letter expressing their fears of a ‘severe misalignment’ between AI
companies and their field. To find out how AI is likely to upend
maths – and how mathematicians might respond – Ian Sample speaks to
Colva Roney-Dougal, professor of pure mathematics at the University
of St Andrews. Help support our independent journalism at
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