Mathematician littmath calls for transparent AI disclosure amid math-community AI slop row
littmath · x · 2026-09-19
A debate erupted on X over prominent mathematicians' attitudes toward AI in math research. Critics accused Daniel (littmath) and Gowers of vagueness on academic honesty—posting AI slop and seeming fine with benefiting similarly. littmath replied that he isn't vague: he opposes academic dishonesty and believes AI use must be transparently disclosed. The thread also touches on fears that tenure funding could be cut if AI out-researches faculty, and jokes that the two are excited to be "the last mathematicians."
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