OpenAI wants to consult elite mathematicians about how to not fumble again
OpenAI forms an independent advisory group of elite mathematicians to guide its interactions with the math community and avoid past missteps.Summary
After a series of missteps in announcing mathematical results, OpenAI has established an independent advisory group of nine elite mathematicians to help it engage more responsibly with the mathematical community. The group, called the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence (AGMAI), includes Fields Medalists and MacArthur fellows from top institutions, and will be hosted by the Institute for Advanced Study. It aims to advise OpenAI on the review, communication, and dissemination of new mathematical results, and on academic standards. While OpenAI says the group is independent, many mathematicians are skeptical about its actual influence, the selection process, and whether such a small, elite group can represent the broader community. The group's first major task will be advising OpenAI on how to release a large number of significant results reportedly produced by its internal model, including solutions to over 100 open problems. Some mathematicians worry the group is an 'ivory tower' that may not address the community's concerns.
(Source：The Verge)