9 prominent mathematicians urged labs not to handpick AI-study researchers, one day before OpenAI's announcement
Hesamation · x · 2026-10-27
Hesamation notes that just one day before OpenAI's announcement, a group of 9 prominent mathematicians asked AI labs not to handpick researchers to study and explain AI discoveries. The attached image shows the Institute for Advanced Study's Advisory Group on Mathematics and AI (AGMAI), which has published guidance since Sep 22 — including general guidelines (Sep 29), comments on OpenAI's release of mathematical results (Oct 6), and the disadvantages of designating mathematicians for AI output releases (Oct 25), arguing such designations undermine independence and academic credibility.
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