In a recent discussion on the OpenAI Forum, Professor Terrence Tao joined Mark Chen, OpenAI's SVP of Research, and James Donovan, the Head of Science Policy and Partnerships, to explore the impact of AI on mathematics and scientific research. The panelists highlighted how AI is transforming mathematical practices, including collaborative workflows and the potential for AI to assist in theorem proving, while also considering its effects on education and attribution in the field. Despite acknowledging the challenges AI faces with groundbreaking research, they remained optimistic about its ability to speed up scientific discoveries across various disciplines. They also addressed key issues such as ensuring the precision and dependability of AI-generated results, along with the importance of managing attribution and access in our rapidly evolving research environment.
