Terence Tao says mathematicians should disclose AI tool use in every paper
AlexKontorovich · x · 2026-07-25
At ICM 2026, Terence Tao’s slide argues that mathematicians should openly disclose the use of AI tools and other automated assistants.
- The recommendation calls for a dedicated “tool and computational resource disclosure” section in papers.
- It says authors should transparently disclose the use of LLMs, proof assistants, machine-learning systems, and mathematical software.
- Reviewers should follow publisher guidelines, and if AI use is allowed, they should be transparent about how it was used and take responsibility for significant recommendations.
- The commentary warns against the worst case: authors secretly using AI tools but hiding it to avoid criticism from peers.
- The overall message is to normalize responsible disclosure of AI assistance in mathematics.
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