Mathathon organizers respond to mathematicians' open letter, weigh redesign
_sathvikr · x · 2026-09-11
Responding to an open letter circulating in the math community, the Mathathon organizers say they've published a formal reply and see it as a concrete first step, though it may not address all concerns. They are collaborating with mathematicians and exploring a redesign: dropping the hackathon framing and adding a six-month research period. They still believe in an event where participants explore, collaborate and learn with AI as a responsible aid. A related post stresses the mission is unchanged — helping mathematicians find a responsible path to a post-AI future while preserving the discipline.
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