Notes from the common room
With the AI.MATH initiative, we put forward draft positions on the future of mathematical research and mathematics degree programmes in the age of AI, alongside questions and possible answers. These are starting points for discussion. We also aim to make room for the uncertainties, hopes and concerns associated with this change.
Received 23 September 2026.
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Quote from the site’s questions and perspectives section: “The possible answers were compiled and summarised by Astra (AI), using sources selected by the authors of the questions. The perspectives presented do not necessarily reflect the views of the authors of this site. The summaries may omit nuances; please consult the linked original sources for the precise positions.”
So… the presented summaries are AI slop, and the authors don’t take responsibility for the accuracy of said slop. Perhaps this actually is a helpful contribution to the discussion on the merits of AI use, but certainly not in the way the authors intended.
“The possible answers were compiled and summarised by Astra (AI), using sources selected by the authors of the questions. The perspectives presented do not necessarily reflect the views of the authors of this site. The summaries may omit nuances; please consult the linked original sources for the precise positions.”
In all seriousness, what is this? You pose questions you seemingly don’t even care enough about to compile answers yourself. Why should anyone care to engage with it then?
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