OpenAI forms mathematician advisory group; Ethan Mollick says professions will slow AI's impact
eldonredwards · x · 2026-09-22
OpenAI announced it is working with an independent advisory group of mathematicians to advise on assessing and responsibly sharing AI-driven mathematical advances, upholding academic standards, and building research tools.
Ethan Mollick shared the news as an illustration of why AI will change things less quickly than many expect: even releasing new mathematical proofs requires coordination with the math community, and the same dynamic will play out even more strongly with the Bar, the AMA, and other professional bodies whose gatekeeping norms create real-world friction for AI adoption.
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