Rachel Thomas: AI-math alignment should target understanding, not just output
math_rachel · x · 2026-09-13
Rachel Thomas argues that while there is severe misalignment of AI in mathematics, aligning with the existing math community shouldn't be the goal. Instead, AI companies and mathematicians should ask what both ought to align to: understanding, attribution, intellectual generosity, and nurturing students and ideas — not merely producing or recognizing results.
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