Scholar Slams Math Community for Obstructing AI-Assisted Research
RexDouglass · x · 2026-07-26
The author criticizes some mathematicians for being obnoxiously defensive of their academic turf against the transgression of AI tools.
He lists several reasons why this attitude is problematic:
- Unevidenced error rates: Asserting high error rates in non-tool-assisted work without actual evidence.
- Fluffy concept of error: Maintaining a loose and highly subjective definition of what constitutes a mistake.
- Feigned review helplessness: Pretending to be incapable of evaluating or reviewing AI-assisted work.
- Creepy credit debate: Harboring disturbing controversies regarding academic attribution and authorship.
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